keithchristmas Posted 30 December , 2011 Share Posted 30 December , 2011 Hi, The Yorkshire Evening Post recently carried an artical about a new book called Captain Hepper's Great War Diary. This officer served in the 17th Battalion of the West Yorkshire Regiment and the diary covers the period from January 1916- January 1919. My local liabary has a copy of the book but it is out on loan at present! Has anyone had a chance to read this book yet? Is is one you would recommend? Regards, Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connaughtranger Posted 31 December , 2011 Share Posted 31 December , 2011 Hi I've a copy and I've read it. It's in diary form and is not just a narrative based on his diaries. His son has done a grand job. It's detailed and well-illustrated with photos, diagrams and some of his personal trench maps. He was a natural history lover and this is a leitmotiv in the work, original drawings being reproduced throughout. I felt that he was recording the immense events of the time whilst, at the same time, revealing his own intimate feelings. Hepper was an officer in the 17th West Yorks Recommmended Regards Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithchristmas Posted 31 December , 2011 Author Share Posted 31 December , 2011 Thanks Martin, I'll have to trace a copy down! Kind regards, Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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