THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME – First & Second Phase (Complete Edition – Volumes 1&2)EbookTooltip
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John Buchan was born in Perth. His father was a minister of the Free Church of Scotland; and in 1876 the family moved to Fife where in order to attend the local school the small boy had to walk six miles a day. Later they moved again to the Gorbals in Glasgow and John Buchan went to Hutchesons' Grammar School, Glasgow University (by which time he was already publishing articles in periodicals) and Brasenose College, Oxford. His years at Oxford - 'spent peacefully in an enclave like a monastery' - nevertheless opened up yet more horizons and he published five books and many articles, won several awards including the Newdigate Prize for poetry and gained a First. His career was equally diverse and successful after university and, despite ill-health and continual pain from a duodenal ulcer, he played a prominent part in public life as a barrister and Member of Parliament, in addition to being a writer, soldier and publisher. In 1907 he married Susan Grosvenor, and the marriage was supremely happy. They had one daughter and three sons. He was created Baron Tweedsmuir of Elsfield in 1935 and became the fifteenth Governor-General of Canada, a position he held until his death in 1940. 'I don't think I remember anyone,' wrote G. M. Trevelyan to his widow, 'whose death evoked a more enviable outburst of sorrow, love and admiration.'
In John Buchan's comprehensive work, 'THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME - First & Second Phase (Complete Edition – Volumes 1&2)', the reader is taken through a detailed account of one of the most significant battles of World War I. Buchan's writing style balances factual information with a literary touch, making the historical events come to life on the pages. The book captures the stark reality of war and its impact on the soldiers involved, providing a vivid and immersive reading experience. The literary context in which the book is situated offers a valuable insight into the historical significance of the Battle of the Somme and its lasting effects on the course of the war. Buchan's meticulous research and engaging narrative style make this book a must-read for history enthusiasts and literature aficionados alike.
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