Good Gestes: Stories of Beau Geste, His Brothers, and Certain of Their Comrades in the French Foreign Legion
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ISBN10: 1417911743
ISBN13: 9781417911745
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 16 2004
Pages: 332
Weight: 1.20
Height: 0.87 Width: 6.18 Depth: 9.02
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781417911745
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 16 2004
Pages: 332
Weight: 1.20
Height: 0.87 Width: 6.18 Depth: 9.02
Language: English
Good Gestes is a collection of short stories written by Percival Christopher Wren. The stories revolve around the adventures of Beau Geste, his brothers, and their comrades in the French Foreign Legion. The Legion is a military force made up of soldiers from different countries who are willing to fight for France. In these stories, the reader follows Beau Geste and his brothers as they face various challenges and dangers while serving in the Legion. They encounter hostile tribes, engage in fierce battles, and navigate treacherous terrain. The stories are set in different parts of the world, including Africa, India, and the Middle East. The book is a thrilling and action-packed read, with vivid descriptions of battles and adventures. It also provides a glimpse into the life of soldiers in the French Foreign Legion, including their training, discipline, and camaraderie. The characters are well-developed, and the reader becomes invested in their fates as they face danger and adversity. Overall, Good Gestes is a classic adventure novel that will appeal to fans of military fiction and historical fiction. It offers a thrilling and immersive reading experience that will transport the reader to a different time and place.1929. Wren immortalized the French Foreign Legion in Beau Geste and many other novels of high adventure and romance. Contents: What's in a Name; A Gentleman of Colour; David and His Incredible Jonathan; The McSnorrt Reminiscent; Mad Murphy's Miracle; Buried Treasure; If Wishes Were Horses; The Devil and Digby Geste; The Mule; Low Finance; Presentiments; and Dreams Come True. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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