The Canteen by Eric Groce
With historic photos and impeccable storytelling, this extraordinary book chronicles an astonishing moment in American history, when the local families of North Platte, Nebraska, came together to provide love, support, food, and morale to young soldiers involved in World War II--black and white--who briefly passed through their town. Starting Christmas Day, 1941, when transport trains stopped in North Platte to refill their water tanks, troops poured into the Canteen to find homecooked meals, birthday cakes, hot coffee, cold milk, magazines, postcards, and the warmth of a grateful and loving community. The stops lasted only ten minutes, but the people of North Platte made sure that everyone in their midst was taken care of. This remarkable story will inspire readers of all ages, as The Canteen nourishes all who have the privilege to visit.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781467197076 |
| ISBN 10 | 1467197076 |
| Title | The Canteen |
| Author | Eric Groce |
| Series | Arcadia Children's Books |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Arcadia Children's Books |
| Year published | 2022-10-03 |
| Number of pages | 112 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |