In the Shadow of the Hawk: An Intimate Chronicle of World War II and One Woman's Search for MeaningThis book carries the reader back to the early years of World War II. It is centered on an insightful American woman's daily experience, recorded in her diary from 1939 to 1942, wherein personal reflections and epic thrust yield an intriguing sense of plot. Author Lester Bartson draws on many external sources in order to bring to life the diarist's interesting native city of Canton, Ohio, her subsequent service as a WAC during the liberation of France, and postwar initiatives in Nova Scotia. Bartson uses recently discovered original material to piece together the poignant story of her husband, a Canadian RAF pilot during the First World War. Historical and cultural issues are given perspective by richly interactive notes, a broadly based Introduction, reflective Epilogue, thematic Index, and more than fifty individual illustrations. |
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... Penny Gott in a WAC Barracks . 501 44. Josephine in Paris , 1945 . 502 45. " Alfred " . 503 46. A Portrait of Josephine , Paris , 1945 . 505 47. Josephine in England , 1945 or 1946 . 506 48. The Hedley House , Smith's Cove , Nova Scotia ...
... Penny Gott in a WAC Barracks . 501 44. Josephine in Paris , 1945 . 502 45. " Alfred " . 503 46. A Portrait of Josephine , Paris , 1945 . 505 47. Josephine in England , 1945 or 1946 . 506 48. The Hedley House , Smith's Cove , Nova Scotia ...
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... He was only 19 at the time , but during the previous July or August he had written and sent a copy of his now famous verse to his parents . The woman in question was Marian Pennerton ( Penny ) Historiographical Introduction 11.
... He was only 19 at the time , but during the previous July or August he had written and sent a copy of his now famous verse to his parents . The woman in question was Marian Pennerton ( Penny ) Historiographical Introduction 11.
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... Penny's life . She remained alongside Josephine for four decades , and the enduring effect of Cecil's memory affected her as well . The result was that three identities — Josephine's , her cherished Cecil's , and Penny Gott's were ...
... Penny's life . She remained alongside Josephine for four decades , and the enduring effect of Cecil's memory affected her as well . The result was that three identities — Josephine's , her cherished Cecil's , and Penny Gott's were ...
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... Penny Gott developed the idea that Josephine was the great grand- daughter of Daniel Edgar Sickles ( 1819-1914 ) , the New York politician , Civil War general , ambassador , and financier . He would have made an interesting relation ...
... Penny Gott developed the idea that Josephine was the great grand- daughter of Daniel Edgar Sickles ( 1819-1914 ) , the New York politician , Civil War general , ambassador , and financier . He would have made an interesting relation ...
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... penny . I stopped at Crestline and saw your Uncle Doc . He is retired , on pay , has a good time , nothing to do . I sent you a Money Order for Six dollars . Write soon . Your Grandpa . George Sickles . [ Loudonville and Crestline ...
... penny . I stopped at Crestline and saw your Uncle Doc . He is retired , on pay , has a good time , nothing to do . I sent you a Money Order for Six dollars . Write soon . Your Grandpa . George Sickles . [ Loudonville and Crestline ...
Contents
Spring 1939 MARCH 11 JUNE 3 | 97 |
Summer 1939 JUNE 30 AUGUST 30 | 163 |
Autumn 1939 SEPTEMBER 1 OCTOBER 2 | 205 |
An Early Winter 1939 OCTOBER 7 DECEMBER 31 | 253 |
Lingering WinterDismal Spring 1940 FEBRUARY 5 MAY 17 | 295 |
Late Spring 1940 THE FALL OF FRANCE MAY 27 JUNE 25 | 345 |
Summer and Autumn 1940 JULY 1 SEPTEMBER 16 | 383 |
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