Author: Russell Anthony KellyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : World War, 1914-1918
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Kelly of the Foreign Legion
Author: Russell Anthony KellyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : World War, 1914-1918
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Kelly of the Foreign Legion: Letters of Légionnaire Russell A. Kelly
Author: Russell Anthony KellyPublisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Russell Anthony Kelly's "Kelly of the Foreign Legion: Letters of Légionnaire Russell A. Kelly" is a gripping collection of personal letters written by the author during his time serving in the French Foreign Legion. The book provides a unique insight into the life of a soldier, detailing the harsh realities of war and the camaraderie forged in the face of adversity. Kelly's writing style is raw and honest, capturing the emotions of a young man far from home and facing the challenges of military life. Set against the backdrop of early 20th century conflicts, the letters offer a fascinating literary account of a soldier's journey through foreign lands and battlefields. Russell Anthony Kelly's personal experiences as a member of the Foreign Legion shine through in his poignant and evocative writing, making this book a valuable historical and literary document. Readers interested in military history, war narratives, and personal memoirs will find Kelly's book both enlightening and engaging.
The French Foreign Legion
Author: Douglas PorchPublisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
ISBN: 161608068X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 785
Book Description
The French Foreign Legion is a complete, captivating study of the famed fighting force, from its inception in 1831 to modern times. Historian Douglas Porch chronicles the Legion's involvement in Spain, Mexico, Indochina, Madagascar, WWI, Vietnam, and Algiers (to name a few) and delves into the inner workings of legionnaires and their captains. Known for draconian discipline and shrouded in mystery, the secrets of the Legion are guarded by those who have gained admittance into its elite society. In this thoroughly researched and impressive account, Porch reveals the mysteries surrounding a Legion of "unparalleled exoticism, pathos, and drama." Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history--books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Rendezvous with Death
Author: David HannaPublisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1621575446
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
A book to challenge the status quo, spark a debate, and get people talking about the issues and questions we face as a country!
Kelly of the Foreign Legion
Author: Russell A. KellyPublisher:
ISBN: 9783337624934
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
Kelly of the Foreign Legion; Letters of Legionnaire Russell A. Kelly, to Which Is Added an Historical Sketch of the Foreign Legion
Author: Russell Anthony KellyPublisher: Palala Press
ISBN: 9781359214911
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Venetia Kelly's Traveling Show
Author: Frank DelaneyPublisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks
ISBN: 0812979737
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
January 1932: Ben MacCarthy and his father watch a vagabond variety revue making a stop in the Irish countryside. After a two-hour kaleidoscope of low comedy, juggling, tumbling, and other entertainments, Ben’s father, mesmerized by Venetia Kelly, the troupe’s magnetic headliner, makes a fateful decision: to abandon his family and set off on the road with Miss Kelly and her caravan. Ben’s mother, shattered by the desertion, exhorts, “Find him and bring him back,” thereby sending the boy on a Homeric voyage into manhood. Interweaving a host of unforgettable creations—“King” Kelly, Venetia’s violent, Mephistophelean grandfather; Sarah Kelly, Venetia’s mysterious, amoral mother; and even a truth-telling ventriloquist’s dummy named Blarney—Frank Delaney unfurls a splendid narrative that spans half the world and a tumultuous decade.
Hidden Soldier
Author: Padraig O'KeeffePublisher: The O'Brien Press
ISBN: 1847176224
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Pádraig O'Keeffe joined the elite and secretive French Foreign Legion at the age of twenty, seeking a challenge that would absorb his interests and intensity. He served with the Legion in Cambodia and Bosnia, then returned to civilian life, but military habits would not allow him to settle. His need for intense excitement and extreme danger drove him back to the lifestyle he knew and loved, and using his Legion training, he became a 'hidden soldier' by opting for security missions in Iraq and Haiti. In Iraq he was the sole survivor of an ambush in no man's land between Abu Ghraib and Fallujah, the most dangerous place on earth. An intense, exciting and vivid account of extraordinary and sometimes horrific events, Hidden Soldier lifts the veil on the dark and shadowy world of security contractors and what the situation is really like in Iraq as well as other trouble spots. This bestseller also includes photographs taken by Padraig O'Keeffe while he was a Legionnaire and when he was in Iraq.
KELLY OF THE FOREIGN LEGION LE
Author: Russell Anthony 1893 KellyPublisher: Wentworth Press
ISBN: 9781371653552
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Great War and Americans in Europe, 1914-1917
Author: Kenneth D. RosePublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351805851
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 410
Book Description
This book examines the experiences of Americans in Europe during the First World War prior to the U.S. declaration of war. Key groups include volunteer soldiers, doctors, nurses, ambulance drivers, reporters, diplomats, peace activists, charitable workers, and long-term American expatriate civilians. What these Americans wrote about the Great War, as published in contemporary books and periodicals, provides the core source material for this volume. Author Kenneth D. Rose argues that these writings served the critical function of preparing the American public for the declaration of war, one of the most important decisions of the twentieth century, and defined the threat and consequences of the European conflict for Americans and American interests at home and abroad.