In these memoirs the author presents not only the events in his very unusual life but also a kaleidoscopic view of twentieth-century history. Burns's career as a classicist was interrupted first by Hitler's invasion of Austria, then by years of struggle for survival in France and the United States, including experiences as a waiter, croupier, bartender, ski instructor, and crane operator, then by a stint in the United States Army Military Intelligence Service in Europe during World War II, and finally by years of employment ...
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In these memoirs the author presents not only the events in his very unusual life but also a kaleidoscopic view of twentieth-century history. Burns's career as a classicist was interrupted first by Hitler's invasion of Austria, then by years of struggle for survival in France and the United States, including experiences as a waiter, croupier, bartender, ski instructor, and crane operator, then by a stint in the United States Army Military Intelligence Service in Europe during World War II, and finally by years of employment as an Engineer for the Boeing Company. Ultimately he pursued his studies in Classics, became Professor of Classics at the University of Hawaii, and made the Greek and Roman works the guide to his life.
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Add this copy of From Austria to Hawaii: Odyssey of a Classicist to cart. $32.00, very good condition, Sold by Turn-The-Page Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Skyway, WA, UNITED STATES, published 1994 by Peter Lang.
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1994, Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers
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Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers
Published:
1994
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English
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Near Fine. No Dust Jacket. Peter Lang, 1994. Near Fine hardcover, tight and clean, in glossy printed boards. Inscribed on half title page by Burns. 292pp. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/No Dust Jacket. 8vo-8"-9" Tall.
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Edition:
1994, Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers
