Great-Uncle Harry: A Tale of War and Empire

by Michael Palin

Book Overview

Michael Palin recreates the extraordinary life and tragic death of a First World War soldier--his great-uncle Harry.

Some years ago a stash of family records was handed down to Michael Palin, among which were photos of an enigmatic young man in army uniform, as well as photos of the same young man as a teenager looking uncomfortable at family gatherings. This, Michael learned, was his Great-Uncle Harry, born in 1884, died in 1916. He...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1039002005
• ISBN13: 9781039002005
• Release Date: September 2024
• Publisher: Vintage Books Canada
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.1" x 7.9"

Customer Reviews

Great - Uncle HARRY

A very well written and interesting book about a young man and his unfortunately short and interesting life. Mr Palin did a great job of detective work in finding out the story of his Great Uncle.