Garrison Tales From Tonquin (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163768433)

Garrison Tales From Tonquin is a book written by James O'Neill. The book is a collection of short stories that are set in Tonquin, which is a former French colony in Vietnam. The stories are based on the experiences of the author who was a member of the French Foreign Legion during the early 1900s.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of life in Tonquin. The stories cover a wide range of topics, including the daily routines of the soldiers, their interactions with the local population, and their experiences during battles and skirmishes.The book provides a detailed and vivid description of life in Tonquin during the early 1900s. It gives readers an insight into the harsh living conditions of the soldiers and the challenges they faced on a daily basis. The book also highlights the cultural differences between the French soldiers and the Vietnamese people, and how these differences impacted their interactions.Overall, Garrison Tales From Tonquin is a compelling and informative read for anyone interested in the history of Vietnam or the French Foreign Legion. The book is well-written and provides a unique perspective on a period of history that is often overlooked.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.

Author: James O'Neill
ISBN-10: 116376843X
ISBN-13: 9781163768433
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 194
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.59lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.41d