Memoir Of The Bobotes
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
A vivid work of autobiographical travel writing, Memoir of the Bobotes chronicles Joyce Cary's experiences as a young volunteer with the Montenegrin army during the Balkan Wars of 1912–1913. With sharp wit and keen observational detail, Cary presents the chaos, camaraderie, and absurdity of war through the eyes of an idealistic outsider navigating an unfamiliar culture and conflict. The narrative captures the grim realities of a forgotten theatre of war while maintaining a tone that is surprisingly lively and at times darkly comic. Cary illustrates how this formative experience shaped his understanding of human nature, themes that would later permeate his celebrated novels. A rare and fascinating document, it offers readers both a personal memoir and a vivid historical record of a turbulent moment in European history.
Author: Joyce Cary
Format: Hardback
Published: 1961, Readers Union / Michael Joseph
Genre: Travel & exploration
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
A vivid work of autobiographical travel writing, Memoir of the Bobotes chronicles Joyce Cary's experiences as a young volunteer with the Montenegrin army during the Balkan Wars of 1912–1913. With sharp wit and keen observational detail, Cary presents the chaos, camaraderie, and absurdity of war through the eyes of an idealistic outsider navigating an unfamiliar culture and conflict. The narrative captures the grim realities of a forgotten theatre of war while maintaining a tone that is surprisingly lively and at times darkly comic. Cary illustrates how this formative experience shaped his understanding of human nature, themes that would later permeate his celebrated novels. A rare and fascinating document, it offers readers both a personal memoir and a vivid historical record of a turbulent moment in European history.