A call to arms hemingway driver#

The first film adaptation was the Frank Borzage-directed 1932 version starring Gary Cooper and Helen Hayes this won the Oscar for Charles Lang s superb cinematography. An unsuccessful attempt starring William Holden and Nancy Olson). (Actually three, since it was remade by director Michael Curtiz in 1951 as Force of Arms with the time period updated. A Farewell to Arms is the basis for two film adaptations. A most presentable example of the title with the three points of issue: publisher s seal on the copyright page, Catherine Barkley misspelled Katherine Barclay on the dust jacket front flap, and no disclaimer on page. A much better than very good indeed First Edition, First State copy in its visually pleasing original dust jacket of one of the celebrated author s most acclaimed novels, called by literary critics everywhere one of the greatest novels of that generation. Hemingway came out of the European battlefields with a medal for valor and a wealth of experience that he would, 10 years later, turn into gold with A Farewell to Arms. Transferred to Italy, he became the first American wounded in that country during World War I. In custom made, clamshell case with sculpted Farewell To Arms design At the age of 18, Ernest Hemingway was eager to serve in the Great War, however, poor vision made him join the ambulance corps instead and was sent to France. Very nearly Fine first state dust-jacket with misspelled Katharine versus Catherine, slightly rubbed and chipped, mainly along spine. One of 31,050 books of the first printing (page x is blank and does not contain the legal disclaimer that did not arrive in time) in smooth black cloth with bright gold paper labels. A beautiful first edition in Fine condition with slightly toned endpapers and paste-downs. Farewell To Arms is the only signed limited edition of Ernest Hemingway's works. Ernest Hemingway famously said that he rewrote the ending to A Farewell to Arms thirty-nine times to get the words right. Set against the looming horrors of the battlefield weary, demoralized men marching in the rain during the German attack on Caporetto the profound struggle between loyalty and desertion this gripping, semiautobiographical work captures the harsh realities of war and the pain of lovers caught in its inexorable sweep.

A call to arms hemingway driver#

Written when Ernest Hemingway was thirty years old and lauded as the best American novel to emerge from World War I, A Farewell to Arms is the unforgettable story of an American ambulance driver on the Italian front and his passion for a beautiful English nurse.

An exceptional example, uncommon in this condition. Fine in the rare original slipcase which is in near fine condition. One of 510 copies signed by Ernest Hemingway, this is number 429. Tall octavo, original white parchment over green boards. The Library’s January/February 2010 issue of the Library of Congress Information Bulletin features a cover story on the 10-year anniversary and VHP’s various achievements.Signed limited first edition of this early Hemingway classic, which established him among the American masters. Approximately 7,500 stories have been digitized and are accessible on the project’s website. territories who served during World War I through today’s conflicts, in all branches of the U.S. These include the remembrances of male and female veterans from all 50 states and the U.S. To date, contributors have recorded and submitted more than 68,000 personal recollections to VHP, making it the largest oral-history collection in the United States.

Once you fill it out and submit, you’ll receive an official Veterans History Project Field Kit with detailed instructions.įor a decade, the Veterans History Project has encouraged war veterans, their families, veterans groups, communities and students to record and donate veterans’ interviews along with any original photographs, diaries, letters, maps and other wartime documents to the Library of Congress, where they are housed in the American Folklife Center in perpetuity. The Veterans History Project has a handy pledge form for those interested. The Librarian’s public service announcement can be found in this webcast, filmed during the Veterans History Project's 10th Anniversary Commemoration. Time is of the essence, he added: 'Help us gather in the accounts of 10,000 veterans by Veterans Day.' 29, he launched a new campaign asking America to 'collect and preserve the story of at least one veteran' and to 'pledge to preserve this important part of American history.' During the Veterans History Project’s 10th Anniversary Commemoration Sept.

Billington has issued a call to action to all Americans.