Lou Gehrig's memoir, originally published in newspaper columns, followed by a biographical essay by historian Alan D. Gaff.
Alan D. Gaff Knihy
Tento autor sa špecializuje na písanie o vojenskej histórii, pričom sa zameriava na rozprávanie príbehov z bojového poľa s dôrazom na ľudské osudy. Jeho dielo sa vyznačuje hlbokým výskumom a schopnosťou oživiť minulosť, čím čitateľom prináša surové a neskreslené pohľady na vojnové udalosti. Prostredníctvom svojich kníh sa snaží zachytiť nielen strategické aspekty konfliktov, ale predovšetkým skúsenosti a emócie jednotlivcov, ktorí nimi prešli.
Field of Corpses: Arthur St. Clair and the Death of an American Army
- 416 stránok
- 15 hodin čítania
The book reveals the harrowing details of General Arthur St. Clair's catastrophic defeat against Native American forces in the Northwest Territory on November 4, 1791. In just three hours, St. Clair lost half of his troops and faced a devastating blow to his military reputation. Alan Gaff delves into the historical context and the implications of this battle, offering a thorough examination of the events that led to one of the early American military's most significant setbacks.
Lou Gehrig: The Lost Memoir
- 240 stránok
- 9 hodin čítania
The narrative explores the reflections of a baseball icon, delving into themes of heroism and tragedy. It offers a unique perspective on the complexities of fame and the personal struggles faced by those in the spotlight, presenting an introspective look at the intersection of sports and life. Through this poignant examination, readers are invited to consider the deeper implications of success and the burdens that often accompany it.