Darby served throughout the Civil War. He was severely wounded at the Second Bull Run and was imprisoned by the Confederates at Belle Isle and Libby. His memoirs carry the reader through 1861 to 1865.
#424311 in Books Open Road Media 2005-01-03Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.50 x .50 x 5.50l; .52 #File Name: 0786714387192 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A real screen-swiper!By CustomerFor those of us who know; or; more correctly; thought they knew; Italy; this book is irresistible. I fear I devoured it in 24 hours; instead of savoring it; like a good glass of cognac; sip by delicious sip. Mr. Lewis was stationed in Naples toward the end of WWII. He served as an investigator for the British Army and hence was in an ideal position to do what he does best: observe people; places; and situations that can only arise in a certain time and culture. The result is a portrait of remarkable detail and veracity. At the end of the book; Mr. Lewis has been ordered to leave Italy for Egypt. I wonder if he ever returned and; if so; what his impressons were once the country had moved past the war. It will be delightful to read more of this books. This was my first; it will not be my last!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. If you care about what happened after armies coursed though Italy during WWII; this will be a good read for you.By EG75If you're lucky enough to travel to Naples or if you're a history buff about WWII; you will want to read these essentially diary entries of a British officer living in the area for over a year.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Really good not romantisized first person of NaplesBy CustomerReally good not romantisized first person of Naples. Interesting for me as was in US Navy in Italy long; long after; in 1980s. If you want to understand the craziness of post war justice; reconstruction; romance and people responding to end of major war; read this. A bit of a gem.
