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Transport to Another World: HMS Tamar and the Sinews of Empire
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This book pieces together the history of HMS Tamar. From her launch into service to her roles as a hospital, theatre stage, and transport formilitary personnel, the Tamar carried not just people, but also theirmundane dreams and ambitions — for friends, families, and stayingalive.
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Stephen Davies is a missionary living amongst Fulani herders in West Africa. He speaks Fulfulde, eats millet, and accompanies cattle-drives. He also write for the Guardian Weekly (Letters from Burkina Faso). Have a look at his website: www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk.
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