The Marines Have Landed (1920)

von Giles Bishop Jr.

368 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Marines Have Landed is a historical fiction novel written by Giles Bishop Jr. and originally published in 1920. The story is set during the Spanish-American War and follows the adventures of a group of United States Marines as they land on the shores of Cuba to fight against the Spanish army.The main character of the novel is Private Tom Mason, a young and inexperienced Marine who is thrust into the midst of a brutal and deadly conflict. Along with his comrades, Mason must navigate the treacherous terrain of the Cuban jungle and face off against a well-trained and well-armed enemy.As the Marines push deeper into enemy territory, they encounter a variety of obstacles and challenges, including hostile Cuban rebels, dangerous wildlife, and harsh weather conditions. Despite these difficulties, they remain determined to complete their mission and emerge victorious.Throughout the novel, Bishop Jr. provides a vivid and detailed depiction of the Spanish-American War, including the political and social tensions that led up to the conflict, the strategies and tactics employed by both sides, and the impact of the war on the people and communities involved.Overall, The Marines Have Landed is a gripping and action-packed novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into one of the most significant conflicts in American history.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.

• Themen: Belletristik Allgemein, nicht nach Genre
• ISBN: 9781104261610
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 02.04.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC