James Jones (author)
James Jones (November 6, 1921 – May 9, 1977) was an American author known for his explorations of World War II and its aftermath. He won the 1952 National Book Award for his first published novel, From Here to Eternity, which was adapted for the big screen immediately and made into television series a generation later.
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A story ‘bout a brave engineer;
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On a heavy eight-wheeler he rode to fame.”
—Unknown. Casey Jones (l. 1–4)