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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

""Francis and Riversdale Grenfell: A Memoir"" is a historical book written by John Buchan in 1920. The book is an account of the lives of Francis and Riversdale Grenfell, two brothers who served in the British army during World War I. The memoir details their upbringing, education,... Read Full Overview

""Francis and Riversdale Grenfell: A Memoir"" is a book written by John Buchan and published in 1920. The book is a tribute to the two brothers, Francis and Riversdale Grenfell, who were both killed in action during World War I. The memoir is a personal account of their lives,... Read Full Overview

The Grenfell twins, Francis and Riversdale can perhaps be taken as one of the finest windows into the so called golden age from 1880 to the summer of 1914, before the great war ripped Europe apart. Born into the minor aristocracy and educated at Eton, the boys were gifted scholars... Read Full Overview