Good Gestes: Stories of Beau Geste, His Brothers, and Certain of Their Comrades in the French Foreign Legion (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163199237)

Good Gestes: Stories of Beau Geste, His Brothers, and Certain of Their Comrades in the French Foreign Legion is a collection of short stories written by Percival Christopher Wren. The book follows the adventures of Beau Geste and his brothers, Digby and John, as well as some of their fellow soldiers in the French Foreign Legion. The stories are set in various locations, including North Africa and India, and cover a range of themes, including honor, loyalty, and sacrifice. The book is known for its vivid descriptions of military life and its portrayal of the camaraderie that develops between soldiers. The stories are action-packed and full of adventure, making for an exciting read. Good Gestes is a classic work of military fiction and is beloved by fans of the genre.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: 1163199230
ISBN-13: 9781163199237
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 332
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.45lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d