The Boo
1970 novel by Pat Conroy
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The Boo was the first book by writer Pat Conroy.[1] Written when Conroy was newly graduated (1967) from The Citadel in 1970, it is a collection of letters, short stories, and anecdotes about Lt. Colonel Thomas "The Boo" Courvoisie. As Commandant of Cadets at the Citadel.[2] Courvoisie was a friend and father figure to many of the college's cadets, including Conroy.[3]
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| Author | Pat Conroy |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Short stories/Memoirs etc |
| Publisher | McClure Press |
Publication date | 1970 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| Followed by | The Water is Wide |
