Camp Claiborne by Kathy Tilley and Cecil Atkinson

This 167 page, large print illustrated paperback tells the story of how rural America was shaken by the influence World War II . This now out-of-print volume juxtaposes the simple, pastoral life of a teenage boy in Rapides Parish, Louisiana against the frenetic activity of the establishment and growth of one of the largest Army training camps of World War II and follows him as he becomes of age in this turbulent time. A story of friendship, first love and final goodbyes, it tracks 13 year old C-Boy as his life moves from light hearted Three Stooges pranks to the tragedies of becoming of age during an era when the world lost its incidence. Includes photos of Camp Claiborne as well as images from the Camp Claiborne and Alexandria (LA) Daily Town Talk. Limited number available.

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