A Soldier of the Legion An Englishman’s Adventures under the French Flag in Algeria and Tonquin eBook George Manington
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An educated gentleman, Mr Manington has given an insight into the unusual experiences of an Englishman in the French Foreign Legion, such as no ordinary “mercenary” could have done. Most of the narrative deals with Tonquin, and the fighting there against the rebels in their forest fastnesses. Incidentally, in giving an account of his friendship for the native sergeant, Doy-Tho, the author has been able to impart to the pages of the book an Oriental atmosphere that we think will prove attractive to the reader.
A Soldier of the Legion An Englishman’s Adventures under the French Flag in Algeria and Tonquin eBook George Manington
Entertaining view of relatively early in the French occupation of Vietnam - interesting that we know what happened later. Also a very interesting insight into life in this armed service in those days for a front line soldier.Product details
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A Soldier of the Legion An Englishman’s Adventures under the French Flag in Algeria and Tonquin eBook George Manington Reviews
Slow moving and very detailed with very little action descriptions. Interesting account of colonial life. Very long winded for the most part.
The experiences of George Mannington are somewhat reminiscent of the glimpses of the Vietnam war that were brought to the living rooms of Americans during the 1960s. The insights Manington presents give us some idea of what European colonial powers experienced in places like the American colonies, Africa, Latin America and Asia. A brief but interesting read.
Not bad, if you like history you might enjoy this diary style of writing. Takes place at end of 1800's, start of 1900's in French Indo China.
outstanding story of hardship and perseverance
I have read a number of books about the Legion, this book however looks at 'the bigger picture' and is thus an historical portrayal by the author of his time in the Legion as it pertains to that moment in time. A very good, interesting and gripping read.
I was surprised to find that this book was mostly about the French in Vietnam. It was interesting and fairly well written. I couldn't help but think that George's predictions of French success proved to be so wrong.
George Manington had a good eye and ear for a good story. Here is some history of the French colonial powers in Vietnam from the 1890s. Worth reading.
Entertaining view of relatively early in the French occupation of Vietnam - interesting that we know what happened later. Also a very interesting insight into life in this armed service in those days for a front line soldier.
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