One in a Thousand

The Life and Death of Captain Eddie McKay, Royal Flying Corps

Autor*innen

• Graham Broad

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• 208 Seiten
• 8 Lesestunden

• Geschichte
• Sozialwissenschaften

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Focusing on the life of Eddie McKay, a varsity athlete at Western University, this microhistory explores his experiences as a pilot in the Royal Flying Corps during World War I. It delves into the challenges he faced and the impact of his military service, culminating in his untimely death. Through McKay's story, the book highlights the intersection of sports and war, providing a poignant look at a young man's journey in a tumultuous historical period.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2017
• Einband: Hardcover