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Great-Uncle Harry
A Tale of War and Empire
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The narrative centers on Michael Palin's exploration of his great-uncle Harry, a soldier who perished in World War I. Discovering family records, including photos and letters, ignites a quest for understanding Harry's life, which was largely unknown to him. Through extensive research, including walking the path Harry took on his last day, Palin unveils the story of an ordinary man whose brief life was marked by extraordinary circumstances. This work combines biography, history, travelogue, and memoir, showcasing Palin's storytelling prowess.
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Great-Uncle Harry, Michael Palin
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- 2023
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- Title
- Great-Uncle Harry
- Subtitle
- A Tale of War and Empire
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michael Palin
- Publisher
- Random House of Canada
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 336
- ISBN13
- 9781039001985
- Category
- History, World history, Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- The narrative centers on Michael Palin's exploration of his great-uncle Harry, a soldier who perished in World War I. Discovering family records, including photos and letters, ignites a quest for understanding Harry's life, which was largely unknown to him. Through extensive research, including walking the path Harry took on his last day, Palin unveils the story of an ordinary man whose brief life was marked by extraordinary circumstances. This work combines biography, history, travelogue, and memoir, showcasing Palin's storytelling prowess.