Henry Berry
Autor(a) de Semper Fi Mac
Obras por Henry Berry
Associated Works
Semper Fi: Stories of the United States Marines from Boot Camp to Battle (2003) — Contribuidor — 31 exemplares
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Conhecimento Comum
Membros
Críticas
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Estatísticas
- Obras
- 7
- Also by
- 1
- Membros
- 231
- Popularidade
- #97,643
- Avaliação
- 3.9
- Críticas
- 3
- ISBN
- 16
The author chose to present this history in the manner in which the material was gathered. As a result, all of the text is first person and the format is that of an extended conversation with the expected vagaries of subject focus. Direct transcription of a taped interview can result in reading that is exceedingly wearing, however, it is evident author Berry did not make this mistake. The book text is skillfully edited and it reads well. In each soldier’s story digressions from the main topic are presented in a manner which informs and engages the reader’s interest.
If you have an interest in WWI history I think you will find this book worthwhile. See Common Knowledge for an example of the writing style.… (mais)