The Astonished Man

by Blaise Cendrars

Book Overview

The extraordinary and much-requested first volume of Cendrars' autobiography, this account chronicles the author's exploits in the Foreign Legion--including the loss of his arm--before the narrative sets off across continents. From Africa to South America, Cendrars encounters everyone from Gallic gipsies to Piquita, the Mexican millionairess. And to all his encounters he brings the vitality, savage humor, and vivid observation that characterize his...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0720612101
• ISBN13: 9780720612103
• Release Date: April 2004
• Publisher: Peter Owen Publishers
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.5" x 7.8"