‘Boy, You Ought to See These French Women in Sarongs’
February 9, 2012
Babe’s time in French Morocco is giving him a chance to refresh his ability to speak the language. … More ‘Boy, You Ought to See These French Women in Sarongs’
‘If I Can’t Get a Parrot for You, I Will Send a Monkey’
February 8, 2012
Also, I love Babe’s reference to the “Bums,” the Brooklyn Dodgers. Plenty of references in these letters make it clear he was a fan. … More ‘If I Can’t Get a Parrot for You, I Will Send a Monkey’
Climbing Down Cliffs to Swim, and Back Up to Return
February 7, 2012
Babe also references visiting an Algerian town named “Canistel,” but I wasn’t able to find it on a map. … More Climbing Down Cliffs to Swim, and Back Up to Return
Seeking a Shaving Brush, a Mirror and Some Candy
February 6, 2012
“They have nice cold beer in the towns around here and the only reason we drink it is because it tastes like the nice cool water we get back there.” … More Seeking a Shaving Brush, a Mirror and Some Candy
More About Luca George Conte, A Connection to Babe
February 5, 2012
Luca George was inducted into the army just before Christmas 1942, about two months before Babe. … More More About Luca George Conte, A Connection to Babe
Well, Happy and Safe 