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War-Time Silhouettes

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War-Time Silhouettes is a book written by Stephen Hudson that provides a unique and personal perspective on World War II. The book is a collection of short stories, anecdotes, and reflections that Hudson gathered during his time as a soldier in the war. The stories are told through the eyes of a young soldier who experiences the horrors of war, but also the camaraderie and humanity that can be found in the midst of conflict. Hudson's writing is vivid and descriptive, bringing to life the sights, sounds, and emotions of war. He describes the fear and uncertainty of combat, the joy of receiving letters from home, and the sadness of losing friends in battle. The book also includes a number of sketches and silhouettes that Hudson created during his time in the war, adding a visual element to the stories.Overall, War-Time Silhouettes is a powerful and moving account of one soldier's experiences during World War II. It offers a unique and personal perspective on a pivotal moment in history, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the human side of war.Their table faced the entrance, and Madame de Corantin's seat enabled her to see every one who entered or left the restaurant. Alistair Ramsey was standing in the doorway, waiting for the head waiter to show him to his table. His eyes were fixed upon Madame de Corantin's face. The look of astonishment Bobby had noticed before had given place to one of mingled surprise and curiosity. He had exchanged his uniform for evening dress, and wore a flower in his buttonhole. A waiter went towards him, and he began threading his way through the diners. Another instant, and he stood beside Madame de Corantin's chair.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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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781162716305
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 84
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 191x235x4 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 159 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 12. december 2024
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War-Time Silhouettes is a book written by Stephen Hudson that provides a unique and personal perspective on World War II. The book is a collection of short stories, anecdotes, and reflections that Hudson gathered during his time as a soldier in the war. The stories are told through the eyes of a young soldier who experiences the horrors of war, but also the camaraderie and humanity that can be found in the midst of conflict. Hudson's writing is vivid and descriptive, bringing to life the sights, sounds, and emotions of war. He describes the fear and uncertainty of combat, the joy of receiving letters from home, and the sadness of losing friends in battle. The book also includes a number of sketches and silhouettes that Hudson created during his time in the war, adding a visual element to the stories.Overall, War-Time Silhouettes is a powerful and moving account of one soldier's experiences during World War II. It offers a unique and personal perspective on a pivotal moment in history, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the human side of war.Their table faced the entrance, and Madame de Corantin's seat enabled her to see every one who entered or left the restaurant. Alistair Ramsey was standing in the doorway, waiting for the head waiter to show him to his table. His eyes were fixed upon Madame de Corantin's face. The look of astonishment Bobby had noticed before had given place to one of mingled surprise and curiosity. He had exchanged his uniform for evening dress, and wore a flower in his buttonhole. A waiter went towards him, and he began threading his way through the diners. Another instant, and he stood beside Madame de Corantin's chair.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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