Synopsis
Told through the letters he sent home and the replies from family in the small town of Hamlin, New York, this is the true story of Perry Mercer, Jr., whose path from eager Marine recruit to Korean War battlefield casualty unfolds over eight months in 1951.
In his early letters, Perry writes with excitement: trading jokes with fellow Marines in bootcamp, exploring Hollywood while on liberty, and clinging to the hope that peace might still be possible. But as the months pass, the tone shifts. His mother’s worry is evident, while Perry does his best to remain optimistic. In a letter to a former high school teacher written the day before his death, his own hints of despair slip through as he describes the World War I-style battle tactics he has experienced.
The “peaceful world” mentioned in the foreword of his 1949 Brockport High School yearbook, an ideal shared by many in the years following World War II, is contrasted by the Forgotten War that would claim his life only twenty-nine months after graduation. Through these letters and images and the story they tell, readers will find themselves gathered close to the Mercer family - experiencing their pride, their worry, and sharing their grief as Perry’s story moves toward its heartbreaking end.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Search results for Echoes from Hamlin: Letters From The Forgotten War
Stock Image
Echoes of Hamlin: Letters From The Forgotten War
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 52880401-n
Stock Image
Echoes of Hamlin (Paperback)
Print on DemandSeller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Told through the letters he sent home and the replies from family in the small town of Hamlin, New York, this is the true story of Perry Mercer, Jr., whose path from eager Marine recruit to Korean War battlefield casualty unfolds over eight months in 1951.In his early letters, Perry writes with excitement: trading jokes with fellow Marines in bootcamp, exploring Hollywood while on liberty, and clinging to the hope that peace might still bepossible. But as the months pass, the tone shifts. His mother's worry is evident, while Perry does his best to remain optimistic. In a letter to a former high school teacher written the day before his death, his own hints of despair slip through as he describes the World War I-style battle tactics he has experienced.The "peaceful world" mentioned in the foreword of his 1949 Brockport High School yearbook, an ideal shared by many in the years following World War II, is contrasted by the Forgotten War that would claim his life only twenty-nine months after graduation. Through these letters and images and the story they tell, readers will find themselves gathered close to the Mercer family - experiencing their pride, their worry, and sharing their grief as Perry's story moves toward its heartbreaking end. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798999085122
Stock Image
Echoes of Hamlin: Letters From The Forgotten War
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Seller Inventory # 52880401
Stock Image
Echoes from Hamlin: Letters From The Forgotten War
Seller: California Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # I-9798999085122
Stock Image
Echoes of Hamlin
Print on DemandSeller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # L0-9798999085122
Stock Image
Echoes of Hamlin
Print on DemandSeller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # L0-9798999085122
Buy New
US$ 19.14
US$ 5.51 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
Echoes of Hamlin: Letters From The Forgotten War
Seller: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 52880401-n
Buy New
US$ 19.13
US$ 19.87 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
Echoes of Hamlin: Letters From The Forgotten War
Seller: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Seller Inventory # 52880401
Buy Used
US$ 20.08
US$ 19.87 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
Echoes of Hamlin (Paperback)
Print on DemandSeller: AussieBookSeller, Truganina, VIC, Australia
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Told through the letters he sent home and the replies from family in the small town of Hamlin, New York, this is the true story of Perry Mercer, Jr., whose path from eager Marine recruit to Korean War battlefield casualty unfolds over eight months in 1951.In his early letters, Perry writes with excitement: trading jokes with fellow Marines in bootcamp, exploring Hollywood while on liberty, and clinging to the hope that peace might still bepossible. But as the months pass, the tone shifts. His mother's worry is evident, while Perry does his best to remain optimistic. In a letter to a former high school teacher written the day before his death, his own hints of despair slip through as he describes the World War I-style battle tactics he has experienced.The "peaceful world" mentioned in the foreword of his 1949 Brockport High School yearbook, an ideal shared by many in the years following World War II, is contrasted by the Forgotten War that would claim his life only twenty-nine months after graduation. Through these letters and images and the story they tell, readers will find themselves gathered close to the Mercer family - experiencing their pride, their worry, and sharing their grief as Perry's story moves toward its heartbreaking end. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798999085122
Buy New
US$ 30.60
US$ 37.00 shipping
Ships from Australia to U.S.A.
Ships from Australia to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Echoes of Hamlin (Paperback)
Print on DemandSeller: CitiRetail, Stevenage, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Told through the letters he sent home and the replies from family in the small town of Hamlin, New York, this is the true story of Perry Mercer, Jr., whose path from eager Marine recruit to Korean War battlefield casualty unfolds over eight months in 1951.In his early letters, Perry writes with excitement: trading jokes with fellow Marines in bootcamp, exploring Hollywood while on liberty, and clinging to the hope that peace might still bepossible. But as the months pass, the tone shifts. His mother's worry is evident, while Perry does his best to remain optimistic. In a letter to a former high school teacher written the day before his death, his own hints of despair slip through as he describes the World War I-style battle tactics he has experienced.The "peaceful world" mentioned in the foreword of his 1949 Brockport High School yearbook, an ideal shared by many in the years following World War II, is contrasted by the Forgotten War that would claim his life only twenty-nine months after graduation. Through these letters and images and the story they tell, readers will find themselves gathered close to the Mercer family - experiencing their pride, their worry, and sharing their grief as Perry's story moves toward its heartbreaking end. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798999085122
Buy New
US$ 23.18
US$ 49.01 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available