Good Gestes: Stories of Beau Geste, His Brothers, and Certain of Their Comrades in the French Foreign Legion (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162638157)

Good Gestes is a collection of short stories by Percival Christopher Wren, centered around the adventures of Beau Geste, his brothers, and their comrades in the French Foreign Legion. The book is set in the early 20th century and follows the lives of these men as they navigate the harsh conditions of desert warfare, confront their own personal demons, and form unbreakable bonds of brotherhood. The stories are filled with action, intrigue, and romance, and offer a glimpse into the unique world of the Foreign Legion. Through the eyes of Beau Geste and his fellow legionnaires, readers will experience the thrill of battle, the agony of defeat, and the triumph of the human spirit. With its vivid descriptions of exotic locales, colorful characters, and thrilling adventures, Good Gestes is a classic work of adventure fiction that will keep readers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end.1929. Wren immortalized the French Foreign Legion in Beau Geste and many other novels of high adventure and romance. Contents: 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; and Dreams Come True. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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: Percival Christopher Wren
ISBN-10: 116263815X
ISBN-13: 9781162638157
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 332
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.98lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d