"For All Fanatics For the French Foreign Legion--A Book!" Topic

While researching for "On To Abomey!--The Franco-Dahomeyan Wars Source Book," a contributor looking for FFL info came across this title, "A Life In The Legion," published in 1911, fairly rare as it's written in English by Frederic Martyn.

With chapters on food, health care, the various character types who join the Legion (from 16 to 50 in his experience), and pretty much a "tell all."

It may be viewed and downloaded free from here:https://monlegionnaire.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/life-in-the-legion.pdf

I believe Martyn's work is considered a classic, and many FFL Fans may already have it, but here is the original edition and for that best of prices--free!

TVAG

Thank you, sir, you are a Gentleman !

I have read it. Some enlightening first-hand observations. I still think that Douglas Porch's THE FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION: A COMPLETE HISTORY OF THE LEGENDARY FIGHTING FORCE, Harper Perennial, 1991 is the go-to source.

I agree that Porch's work is the modern "go to," but contemporary first hand accounts always are where the nitty gritty may be found.

Indeed, such books are rather like Pompeii--snapshots of a world in time.

Enjoy!

TVAG

Thank you TVAG!

Much appreciated.

Eric

Thanks, TVAG!