Download or read book Beau Geste written by Percival Christopher Wren and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2010-02-26 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first in Percival Christorpher Wren's series, Beau Geste, Beau Sabreur and Beau Ideal.
Download or read book The Geste Novels written by Percival Christopher Wren and published by Riner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2015-04-01 with total page 778 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Geste Novels is the first of a seven volume series, The Collected Novels of P. C. Wren. Volume one of The Collected Novels of P. C. Wren contains the four novels that feature the Geste brothers and their friends. These novels are the well-known Beau Geste, and the lesser known direct sequels: Beau Sabreur (1926) and Beau Ideal (1927). The fourth novel, Spanish Maine (published in the United States as The Desert Heritage) was published in 1935, eight years and twelve books after Beau Ideal. All four novels feature what Wren is famous for: stories of the French Foreign Legion.
Download or read book The Geste Novels Part B written by Percival Christopher Wren and published by Riner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2015-05-30 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Percival Christopher Wren is best known as a novelist, publishing twenty-eight novels from 1912 to 1941, the most famous of which being Beau Geste (1924). The Geste Novels Part A and The Geste Novels Part B are the first of a multi-volume series, The Collected Novels of P. C. Wren. The Geste Novels Part A and The Geste Novels Part B contain the four novels that feature the Geste brothers and their friends. These novels are the well-known Beau Geste, and the lesser known direct sequels: Beau Sabreur (1926) and Beau Ideal (1927). The fourth novel, Spanish Maine (published in the United States as The Desert Heritage) was published in 1935, eight years and twelve books after Beau Ideal. All four novels feature what Wren is famous for: stories of the French Foreign Legion.
Download or read book The Geste Novels Part a written by Percival Christopher Wren and published by Riner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2015-05-30 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Percival Christopher Wren is best known as a novelist, publishing twenty-eight novels from 1912 to 1941, the most famous of which being Beau Geste (1924). The Geste Novels Part A and The Geste Novels Part B are the first of a multi-volume series, The Collected Novels of P. C. Wren. The Geste Novels Part A and The Geste Novels Part B contain the four novels that feature the Geste brothers and their friends. These novels are the well-known Beau Geste, and the lesser known direct sequels: Beau Sabreur (1926) and Beau Ideal (1927). The fourth novel, Spanish Maine (published in the United States as The Desert Heritage) was published in 1935, eight years and twelve books after Beau Ideal. All four novels feature what Wren is famous for: stories of the French Foreign Legion.
Download or read book Beau Ideal written by Percival Christopher Wren and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third in a series of novels on the French Foreign Legion service of Michael, Digby and John Geste.
Download or read book Beau Ideal written by Percival Christopher Wren and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-08-16 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Beau Ideal" by Percival Christopher Wren. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Download or read book Heroes of the French Epic written by and published by Boydell Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 724 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The translations preserve the dynamic, musical qualities of their oral-based originals, and are intended for both general and more specialised readers. Introductions and Select Bibliographies accompany each poem."--Jacket.
Download or read book The Beau Geste Trilogy Complete Collection written by P. C. Wren and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-11-13 with total page 1369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Michael "Beau" Geste is the protagonist. The main narrator (among others) is his younger brother John. The three Geste brothers are a metaphor for the British upper class values of a time gone by, and "the decent thing to do" is the leitmotif of the trilogy. The Geste brothers are orphans and have been brought up by their aunt at Brandon Abbas. The rest of Beau's band are mainly Isobel, Claudia and Augustus. When a precious jewel known as the "Blue Water" goes missing, Beau leaves Britain to join the French Foreign Legion, followed by his brothers, Digby (his twin) and John. Beau Sabreur and Beau Ideal are sequel novels and Good Gestes is a collection of short tales mainly about the Geste brothers and their American friends Hank and Buddy. Percival Christopher Wren (1875-1941) was an English writer, mostly of adventure fiction. He is remembered best for Beau Geste, a much-filmed book of 1924, involving the French Foreign Legion in North Africa. This was one of 33 novels and short story collections that he wrote, mostly dealing with colonial soldiering in Africa. While his fictional accounts of life in the pre-1914 Foreign Legion are highly romanticized, his details of Legion uniforms, training, equipment and barrack room layout are generally accurate, which has led to unproven suggestions that Wren himself served with the legion. Table of Contents: The Beau Geste Trilogy: BEAU GESTE BEAU SABREUR BEAU IDEAL GOOD GESTES: 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 Dreams Come True
Download or read book A History of French Literature written by David Coward and published by Ardent Media. This book was released on 2008 with total page 644 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This magnificent volume provides a complete history of the literature of France from its origins to the present day, taking us beyond traditional definitions of 'literature' into the world of the best-seller and, beyond words, to graphic fiction and.
Download or read book Beau Geste written by P. C. Wren and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-20 with total page 635 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive classic literature collection. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts, We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. Also in books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy. We use state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.One stolen sapphire and one, two, three thieves! Beau, Digby and John Geste were present when Lady Brandon showed her dinner guests the "Blue Water". Suddenly the lights went out and the fabulous gem vanished. Shortly after, the Gestes disappeared, too. Beau wrote his confession first. Next Digby. Then John. All three claimed to be the thief. Each fled to the same famous hiding place - the French Foreign Legion. But who had the sapphire? Beau? Digby? Or John? Their villainous commanding officer wanted the answer - and he wanted it bad enough to kill! The dramatic story of the French Foreign Legion, where men hid from the law or a woman - but never from death!
Download or read book After Ever After written by Jordan Sonnenblick and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jeffrey isn't a little boy with cancer anymore. He's a teen who's in remission, but life still feels fragile. The aftereffects of treatment have left Jeffrey with an inability to be a great student or to walk without limping. His parents still worry about him. His older brother, Steven, lost it and took off to Africa to be in a drumming circle and "find himself." Jeffrey has a little soul searching to do, too, which begins with his escalating anger at Steven, an old friend who is keeping something secret, and a girl who is way out of his league but who thinks he's cute.
Download or read book Good Gestes written by Percival Christopher Wren and published by Longmans, Green. This book was released on 1929 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Beau Geste Large Print written by P. C. Wren and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-03-20 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One stolen sapphire and one, two, three thieves! Beau, Digby and John Geste were present when Lady Brandon showed her dinner guests the "Blue Water." Suddenly the lights went out and the fabulous gem vanished. Shortly after, the Gestes disappeared, too. Beau wrote his confession first. Next Digby. Then John. All three claimed to be the thief. Each fled to the same famous hiding place - the French Foreign Legion. But who had the sapphire? Beau? Digby? Or John? Their villainous commanding officer wanted the answer - and he wanted it bad enough to kill! The dramatic story of the French Foreign Legion, where men hid from the law or a woman - but never from death!
Download or read book The Collected Works of P C Wren Complete Beau Geste Series Novels Short Stories written by P. C. Wren and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-07 with total page 2898 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The collected works of P. C. Wren, encompassing the complete Beau Geste series, novels, and short stories, offer a captivating glimpse into the world of adventure and military life during the early 20th century. Wren's unique literary style combines vivid descriptions with complex characterizations, creating a rich storytelling experience that immerses readers in the exotic settings of North Africa and India. The timeless themes of honor, loyalty, and camaraderie resonate throughout his works, making them a classic in the genre of adventure literature. Wren's attention to detail and historical accuracy add depth and authenticity to his narratives, making them a must-read for fans of adventure fiction and military history. His mastery of suspense and intrigue keeps readers on the edge of their seats as they follow the thrilling exploits of the characters in his stories. The Collected Works of P. C. Wren is a literary treasure trove that offers a glimpse into a bygone era of exploration and bravery, making it essential reading for anyone interested in the adventure genre or historical fiction.
Download or read book The Wherewithal A Novel in Verse written by Philip Schultz and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2014-02-03 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “One of the strongest literary renditions of the Shoah I know.”—Saul Friedlander, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Years of Extermination I, one Henryk Stanislaw Wyrzykowski, Head Clerk of Closed Files, a department of one, work… in a forgotten well of ghostly sighs This astonishing novel in verse tells the story of Henryk Wyrzykowski, a drifting, haunted young man hiding from the Vietnam War in the basement of a San Francisco welfare building and translating his mother’s diaries. The diaries concern the Jedwabne massacre, an event that took place in German-occupied Poland in 1941. Wildly inventive, dark, beautiful, and unrelenting, The Wherewithal is a meditation on the nature of evil and the destruction of war.
Download or read book Cupid in Africa written by Percival Christopher Wren and published by Library of Alexandria. This book was released on 2020-09-28 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There never lived a more honourable, upright, scrupulous gentleman than Major Hugh Walsingham Greene, and there seldom lived a duller, narrower, more pompous or more irascible one. Nor, when the Great War broke out, and gave him something fresh to do and to think about, were there many sadder and unhappier men. His had been a luckless and unfortunate life, what with his two wives and his one son; his excellent intentions and deplorable achievements; his kindly heart and harsh exterior; his narrow escapes of decoration, recognition and promotion. At cards he was not lucky—and in love he . . . well—his first wife, whom he adored, died after a year of him; and his second ran away after three months of his society. She ran away with Mr. Charles Stayne-Brooker (elsewhere the Herr Doktor Karl Stein-Brücker), the man of all men, whom he particularly and peculiarly loathed. And his son, his only son and heir! The boy was a bitter disappointment to him, turning out badly—a poet, an artist, a musician, a wretched student and “intellectual,” a fellow who won prizes and scholarships and suchlike by the hatful, and never carried off, or even tried for, a “pot,” in his life. Took after his mother, poor boy, and was the first of the family, since God-knows-when, to grow up a dam’ civilian. Father fought and bled in Egypt, South Africa, Burma, China, India; grandfather in the Crimea and Mutiny, great-grandfather in the Peninsula and at Waterloo, ancestors with Marlborough, the Stuarts, Drake—scores of them: and this chap, his son, theirdescendant, a wretched creature of whom you could no more make a soldier than you could make a service saddle of a sow’s ear! It was a comfort to the Major that he only saw the nincompoop on the rare occasions of his visits to England, when he honestly did his best to hide from the boy (who worshipped him) that he would sooner have seen him win one cup for boxing, than a hundred prizes for his confounded literature, art, music, classics, and study generally. To hide from the boy that the pæans of praise in his school reports were simply revolting—fit only for a feller who was going to be a wretched curate or wretcheder schoolmaster; to hide his distaste for the pale, slim beauty, which was that of a delicate girl rather than of the son of Major Hugh Walsingham Greene. . . . Too like his poor mother by half—and without one quarter the pluck, nerve, and “go” of young Miranda Walsingham, his kinswoman and playmate. . . . Too dam’ virtuous altogether.
Download or read book Beau Geste written by P C Wren and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-06 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One stolen sapphire and one, two, three thieves! Beau, Digby and John Geste were present when Lady Brandon showed her dinner guests the "Blue Water". Suddenly the lights went out and the fabulous gem vanished. Shortly after, the Gestes disappeared, too. Beau wrote his confession first. Next Digby. Then John. All three claimed to be the thief. Each fled to the same famous hiding place - the French Foreign Legion. But who had the sapphire? Beau? Digby? Or John? Their villainous commanding officer wanted the answer - and he wanted it bad enough to kill! The dramatic story of the French Foreign Legion, where men hid from the law or a woman - but never from death!
