Author: Blaise Cendrars Year: 1945 Rank: Rating: Original Rating: Pop Rating: Genres/categories:
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ISBNs: 9780720612103 0720612101 |
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The extraordinary and much-requested first volume of Cendrars' autobiography, this account chronicles the author's exploits in the Foreign Legion--including the loss of his arm--before the narrative sets off across continents. From Africa to South America, Cendrars encounters everyone from Gallic gipsies to Piquita, the Mexican millionairess. And to all his encounters he brings the vitality, savage humor, and vivid observation that characterize his dazzling writing.
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