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They Also Serve

AUTHOR Baldridge, C. Leroy; Kyne, Peter B.
PUBLISHER Kessinger Publishing (09/10/2010)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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""They Also Serve"" is a novel written by Peter B. Kyne. The story revolves around a man named Dan O'Leary, who is a veteran of World War I. After returning home from the war, Dan struggles to find his place in society and ends up working as a chauffeur for a wealthy family. Despite his humble job, Dan remains proud of his service to his country and finds solace in the fact that he is still able to serve in his own way. As he navigates his new life, Dan encounters a variety of characters and experiences that challenge his beliefs and force him to confront his own limitations. Through it all, he remains determined to honor his fellow soldiers and the sacrifices they made. ""They Also Serve"" is a poignant and inspiring tale of one man's journey to find meaning and purpose in the aftermath of war.1927. The book begins: The never-ending talk about the Great War that goes on between the Skipper and the Top is what got me started on this story. Were I a man instead of a horse I would write it and call it my autobiography, because in my story I am going to include everything of any importance that has ever happened to me up to the present-when nothing happens any more. For I consider I have lived my life, and hereafter about all I shall do will be to stand around, switch files and talk about the portion of my life wherein I truly lived. 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.
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ISBN-13: 9781162776033
ISBN-10: 116277603X
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 360
Carton Quantity: 24
Product Dimensions: 6.00 x 0.75 x 9.00 inches
Weight: 1.06 pound(s)
Country of Origin: US
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Literary Collections | General
Literary Collections | Military
Literary Collections | Wars & Conflicts - World War II - General
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""They Also Serve"" is a novel written by Peter B. Kyne. The story revolves around a man named Dan O'Leary, who is a veteran of World War I. After returning home from the war, Dan struggles to find his place in society and ends up working as a chauffeur for a wealthy family. Despite his humble job, Dan remains proud of his service to his country and finds solace in the fact that he is still able to serve in his own way. As he navigates his new life, Dan encounters a variety of characters and experiences that challenge his beliefs and force him to confront his own limitations. Through it all, he remains determined to honor his fellow soldiers and the sacrifices they made. ""They Also Serve"" is a poignant and inspiring tale of one man's journey to find meaning and purpose in the aftermath of war.1927. The book begins: The never-ending talk about the Great War that goes on between the Skipper and the Top is what got me started on this story. Were I a man instead of a horse I would write it and call it my autobiography, because in my story I am going to include everything of any importance that has ever happened to me up to the present-when nothing happens any more. For I consider I have lived my life, and hereafter about all I shall do will be to stand around, switch files and talk about the portion of my life wherein I truly lived. 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.
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Author: Kyne, Peter B.
A native of San Francisco, Peter B. Kyne was a prolific screenwriter and the author of the 1920 bestseller "Kindred of the Dust". His stories of Cappy Ricks and the Rick's Logging & Lumbering Company were serialized in "The Saturday Evening ""Post" and William Randolph Hearst's "Cosmopolitan" magazine. He died in 1957.
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