The Button Box: A Daughter's Loving Memoir Of Mrs. George S. Patton - Couverture rigide

Totten, Ruth Ellen Patton

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ISBN 10 : 0826215769 ISBN 13 : 9780826215765

Editeur : University of Missouri Press, 2005

Synopsis

The Button Box is the loving memoir of Beatrice Ayer Patton (1886-1953), the wife of one of the greatest military figures in history, General George S. Patton, Jr. Written by the Pattons' daughter, Ruth Ellen, the book covers Beatrice's life from her youth in a wealthy New England family until her death, with an emphasis on her years of marriage to George Patton. A supportive and loving wife, Beatrice was accomplished in her own right as an equestrian, musician, lecturer, sailor, and internationally published author. Courageous and adventurous, Beatrice played a significant role in her husband's life. Without her, General Patton might never have reached his own level of success. Although there have been numerous books written on George S. Patton, The Button Box provides a unique perspective on the general's complex personality as well as a rare and intimate look inside his famous American family, a glimpse of the ""Old Army"" that formed the cadre of the army of World War II, and a detailed description of life ""between the wars"" in a society not to be seen again. Most important, though, it is the story of a truly fascinating woman, told with love and a rowdy sense of humor by her daughter.

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À propos de l?auteur

Ruth Ellen Patton Totten (1915-1993) was the daughter of General George S. Patton and Beatrice Ayer Patton. She was the author of The Rolling Kitchen. James Patton Totten is the son of Ruth Ellen Patton Totten. He was an officer in the U.S. Army from 1969 through 1983 and the U.S. Army Reserves from 1983 to 1992. He was also a textile manufacturing executive from 1985 to 1998. He lives in Hendersonville, Tennessee.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: University of Missouri Press
• Date d'édition: 2005
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0826215769
• ISBN 13: 9780826215765
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 384
• Éditeur: Totten James Patton
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