This book provides the detailed history of the Marine Corps and their medical personnel during the first six months of the war in Korea including their campaigns in Pusan; Inchon; Wonsan; and the Chosin Reservoir. Also included are more than 400 personal award citations for gallantry; intrepid behavior; and remarkable leadership.
#13064 in Books Simon Schuster 2016-06-07 2016-06-07Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.37 x 1.10 x 5.50l; .0 #File Name: 1451659172464 pagesSimon Schuster
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119 of 126 people found the following review helpful. A History Of The Oregon Trail And A Personal JourneyBy scesqRinker Buck and his brother got to live the dream of many a history buff and in doing so wrote a history/travel book that is very enjoyable to read. In doing so he got the chance to learn about life; think back to times with his family and make the history and experiences of the Oregon Trail come alive.This could have been two books. It could have been a history of the Oregon Trail. I learned a lot about what the settlers who traveled on the Oregon Trail faced daily. It could also been a travel book talking about how two brothers learned a lot about the world and themselves while traveling the Oregon Trail The author does an remarkable job of merging these two books into one and in doing so creating a work that I read in three sittings. I literally did not want to put this down.This book is a rare example of excellent writing combined with a fascinating story about a recreated journey from the past. There have been a number of books written by people who have recreated journeys made by explorers in the past. There are television shows where people live like people did in the past. Most of these fail because they get caught up in the “gimmick†of modern people living in the past.While the premise of this book is that two modern men take and old wagon and three mules on the Oregon Trail; the end result is so much more. What makes this book different is the author is an exceptionally good writer who knows how to write about history as well his journey and I wound up caring both about the history and the journey.8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Terrific story captured through terrific writing!By Julie A. FlemingI loved this book! Buck has a distinctive voice and persona; and even though I disagree with plenty of his political views and other assessments; I enjoyed his take on life as he crossed the Oregon Trail. I've always been fascinated by the trail; and I savored every page. "I believe in crazyass passion... My corporeal self would be driving miles across the plains; but it was crazyass passion that would deliver me to the trail." I'm delighted that passion did indeed deliver Buck to the trail and that; through his book; he took me along for the ride.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. I'm glad I did and I'd suggest that to anyone reading ...By Coreen BorisyI'd heard about the Oregon Trail; but didn't really know much about it. I bought this book at the suggestion of a friend. There are many books on the subject; old and newer. This one is current and informative; entertaining and a picture of the changes in the trail which was at its height in the 1840's. Obviously; Buck and his brother had very different problems than the original pioneers. That's why I decided to first read a first hand experience written by Francis Parkman in around 1845. I'm glad I did and I'd suggest that to anyone reading this recent account. Both old and new books are easy reads and excellent glimpses into an important part of American history. The newer book however might appeal to a man or someone more into the technicalities of wagon construction; mule harnesses; etc.; but this doesn't take away from the relationships of people on the trail or that of the two brothers.Both good reads!
