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Subalterns War Book by Charles Edmonds
Seller: West Cove UK, Wellington, United Kingdom
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Softcover. Condition: Good. Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice older book in good condition. Some tanning wear and marking due to age. Softcover. English. Pub Year 1984, See images for condition. About the book >.>.> Subalterns War Book by Charles Edmonds is an introspective account of the author's experiences during World War I, framed as the memoirs of a young man filled with romantic notions. Written fifty-five years after the events, Edmonds revisits his earlier perspectives and acknowledges that his views have evolved with age and experience. He reflects on the trials he faced during 1916 and 1917, presenting a candid portrayal of his younger self while recognising the complexity that subsequent life events, including surviving a second World War, have brought to his understanding.In this memoir, Edmonds maintains a commitment to authenticity, striving to capture the memories of his experiences without embellishment or omission. He intentionally focuses on two main incidents that significantly shaped his war experience, aiming to preserve the integrity of his recollections. This approach positions his work apart from other war literature, as he seeks to offer a straightforward record rather than a narrative shaped by artistic intent or personal bias. His goal is not to evoke emotional responses through stylised writing, but rather to establish a factual account of his life as a soldier.Subalterns War Book serves as a reflective exploration of memory and the complexities of youthful idealism challenged by the harsh realities of war. Readers can expect a direct and unfiltered narrative that prioritises the historical authenticity of Edmonds's experiences over dramatic flair, making it a unique contribution to the genre of war memoirs. Seller Inventory # Batch-FM738-G-14810
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A Subaltern's War: Being a Memoir of the Great War
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Anthony Mott Ltd, UK, 1984
ISBN 10: 0907746381
ISBN 13: 9780907746386
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Seller: Anytime Books, London, United Kingdom
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. An excellent 1WW account. pp.157. Maps. Signed on title page with name and pseudonym. I am not sure of the authenticity of this signature, but it looks genuine. Carrington died in 1990. Includes two copies of a cutting from The Islington Weekend Gazette [Sep 14 1984]: a profile of Carrington, and an offprint fromNotes and Queries, 1999, about a sonnet written by Carrington. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 015786
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