Croswell Bowen

In 1941 photographer Croswell Bowen joined American Field Service volunteer ambulance drivers and served alongside the British Eighth Army during World War II. As the war continued to escalate, he would have his mental, emotional, and physical well-being tested beyond anything he ever imagined. Back from Tobruk is the remarkable account of one man’s journey across a world torn apart, with only his camera and his moral convictions to guide him. As Bowen watched the number of wounded and dying soldiers grow, he struggled to understand the very nature of war itself. A lifelong Catholic and devoted pacifist, he tried to reconcile his commitment to nonviolence with his growing belief that the end of this war would finally bring peace to the world. As he spent time in hospitals and field dressing stations as both a caregiver and a patient, he witnessed soldiers reaching out to their former battlefield enemies, showing grace and compassion in a world seemingly bereft of both. “When the great leaders sit down at the peace table,” he wrote of his fellow servicemen, “they might take a lesson from those men.” Later a successful journalist and author, Bowen never forgot what he had witnessed during his time in Africa and the Middle East. Back from Tobruk documents the brutality of war and the resilience of the human spirit.

""Great River of the Mountains: The Hudson"" by Croswell Bowen is a comprehensive account of the history, geography, and culture of the Hudson River. The book takes readers on a journey through the river's past, from its formation during the Ice Age to its role in the American Revolution and beyond. Bowen explores the river's natural beauty, its importance as a trade route, and its impact on the development of the United States. He also delves into the cultural and artistic significance of the river, from the Hudson River School painters to the modern-day environmental movement. With vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling, ""Great River of the Mountains"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Hudson River and its surrounding region. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.