This work is a romantic adventure of the French Foreign Legion, and is set in the searing heat of the Sahara desert. It evokes the ethos and pride of the Legion, and the often wild lives and loyalties of the legionnaires.
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This work is a romantic adventure of the French Foreign Legion, and is set in the searing heat of the Sahara desert. It evokes the ethos and pride of the Legion, and the often wild lives and loyalties of the legionnaires.
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Add this copy of Beau Geste (Wordsworth Collection) to cart. $1.83, good condition, Sold by Once Upon A Time Books rated 2.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Tontitown, AR, UNITED STATES, published 1998 by Wordsworth Edition.
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This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear.
Add this copy of Beau Geste to cart. $2.05, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Reno rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Reno, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by NTC/Contemporary Publishing Company.
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Add this copy of Beau Geste (Wordsworth Collection) to cart. $4.37, good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by NTC/Contemporary Publishing Company.
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Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
Add this copy of Beau Geste (Wordsworth Collection) to cart. $5.50, good condition, Sold by Montclair Book Center rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Montclair, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Wordsworth Edition.
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Add this copy of Beau Geste to cart. $6.32, good condition, Sold by Colorado's Used Bookstore, Inc rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Englewood, CO, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Wordsworth Edition.
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Good. Light edge and corner wear. Light creases to cover. Tanning to pages. Pages still readable and tight. All orders shipped with tracking number and e-mail confirmation. All Orders Shipped With Tracking And Delivery Confirmation Numbers.
Add this copy of Beau Geste (Wordsworth Classics) to cart. $14.21, good condition, Sold by Reuseabook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1994 by Wordsworth Editions Ltd.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages.
I have not read the book yet but the book was
delivered to me as advertized and in good
condition.
7pagodas
Oct 28, 2007
Action, Adventure
Action! Adventure! Honour, Loyalty, Sacrifice! The Foreign Legion! Fort Zinderneuf! After World War I, life must have seemed dull for many.
And then there was this wonder book! Deservedly popular, full of memorable scenes, the book was a bestseller and reprinted many times. A 1926 silent movie starring Ronald Colman was remade in 1939 with Gary Cooper as Beau Geste. Occasionally still shown on television, probably available on DVD.
If you like classic adventure stories, (Robin Hood, the Three Musketeers, Kidnapped), you'll like this.
You might like "The Four Feathers," too.
roan
Oct 10, 2007
a classic adventure
This is an adventure story in the truest sense. The exotic regions of Africa occupied by France are brought in straightaway, though the first part of the tale doesn?t seem as engaging as the rest. Slowly, a mystery is described involving a bizarre scene at a fort. The story flashes back to England where the cast of characters is introduced. A jewel theft is seen to be the catalyst for the move to Africa. Some portions at Brandon Abbas drag on slightly, but the Gestes eventually find themselves in the Foreign Legion. The culture of this group, as well as that of Africa, is fascinating. They seem to eat soup for every meal. Breakfast and dinner are distinguished with coffee at one and un demi-litre du vin at the other. More interesting fellows come into the story. There are two Americans who seem to have a drawl. Their manner of speaking is a little difficult to follow and almost comical, but I suppose it?s forgivable. When the gentlemen find themselves on their first assignment, things begin to move faster. Treachery and loyalty become issues and then an assault gets everyone?s attention. There are some tragedies, but the pace is enough to keep the reader moving along, anxious to see what transpires. The last part of the book covers several years. It is sad that not more is written of this period of wandering through the desert interacting with the different tribes. Much of the culture of desert dwellers is explored and is very enjoyable to read. One tribe has a community in a nearly impregnable fortress. Their only worry is when they are forced to travel into the desert to meet and trade with other tribes. Sacrifice and strength play large roles. The ending was fine, though I feel that Beau Ideal had a better twist. The mix of languages is appealing and the writing style flows fairly well. This is a great story with all the necessary ingredients.