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The Riddle of the Sands

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(1,367 review)

In the rough waters of the North Sea, two sailors fight to save Britain Charles Carruthers is languishing in the crushing heat of a London summer when an old university chum named Davies throws him a lifeline, inviting him... See More

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Literature & Fiction

German Influence on British Cavalry

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Two works by General von Bernhardi have been translated into English, and widely circulated among our military men. I propose to say but little about the first, "Cavalry in Future Wars," because I have already endeavoured to... See More

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The Riddle of the Sands (Spy Thriller)

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This eBook has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Carruthers, a minor official in the Foreign Office, is contacted by an acquaintance, Davies, asking him to join in a... See More

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Mystery

The Riddle of the Sands (Illustrated)

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(1,353 review)

A book that caused a huge sensation when it was first published in 1903, The Riddle of the Sands by Erskine Childers is a vivid account of German preparations to invade England, released at a time when tensions between the... See More

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Literature & Fiction

The Riddle of the Sands (Vintage Classics)

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(1,361 review)

The first modern spy novel and a must-read for espionage junkies and fans of James Bond and John Le Carré. When Carruthers receives a letter from his friend Davies suggesting a Baltic sailing trip, the vision of a manned... See More

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Riddle of the Sands

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(142 reviews)

Childers, Erskine, 1870-1922 The Riddle of the Sands Anglais Language and Literatures: English literature Sea stories Great Britain - History - Invasions - Fiction Adventure stories See More

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Literature & Fiction

The Riddle of the Sands (Dover Thrift Editions)

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(279 reviews)

Regarded as one of the best spy stories ever written, this is the classic Secret Service novel. More like fact than fiction, it holds a special place in the affections of spy-novel fans for its richness of technical detail... See More

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Thrillers

The Riddle of the Sands: Spy Thriller

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Carruthers, a minor official in the Foreign Office, is contacted by an acquaintance, Davies, asking him to join in a yachting holiday in the Baltic Sea. Carruthers agrees, as his other plans for a holiday have fallen... See More

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German Influence on British Cavalry

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The author of this essay seeks to encourage innovative ideas for British military practices, particularly in the Cavalry force. They argue that the current system of relying on lances and swords is outdated and should be... See More

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Classics

War and the Arme Blanche

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"War and the Arme Blanche" by Erskine Childers Robert Erskine Childers DSC, usually known as Erskine Childers, was an English-born Irish writer, politician, and militant. His work has been highly influential to readers from... See More

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Religion & Spirituality

In the Ranks of the C.I.V.

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(37 reviews)

THE "MONTFORT." A wintry ride -- Retrospect -- Embarkation -- A typical day -- "Stables" in rough weather -- Las Palmas -- The tropics -- Inoculation -- Journalism -- Fashions -- "Intelligent anticipation" -- Stable-guard... See More

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The Riddle of the Sands

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(643 reviews)

"The Riddle of the Sands" was published in May 1903, and it has probably sold more than two million copies in its lifetime. Its author Erskine Childers was infuriated when it was described as fiction, because for him the... See More

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Biographies & Memoirs

In the Ranks of the C. I. V. - A Narrative and Diary of Personal Experiences with the C. I. V. Battery (Honourable Artillery Company) in South Africa: ... From Remembering Sion By Ryan Desmond

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"In the Ranks of the C.I.V." is a 1900 account by Erskine Childers of his time spent as part of an artillery company in the South African Wars (1879-1915). This volume will appeal to those with an interest in the Boer War or... See More

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Science Fiction & Fantasy

The Riddle of the Sands

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(580 reviews)

The Riddle of the Sands' is a 1903 novel by Erskine Childers. This book got immensely popular in the years before World War I. It is an early example of the espionage novel and was extremely influential in the genre of spy... See More

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Religion & Spirituality

The Framework of Home Rule

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My purpose in this volume is to advocate a definite scheme of self-government for Ireland. That task necessarily involves an historical as well as a constructive argument. It would be truer, perhaps, to say that the greater... See More

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Thrillers

The Riddle of the Sands

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The Riddle of the Sands is often hailed as the original spy novel that laid the groundwork for the more famous adventures of later characters such as James Bond. See More

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Black & African American

30 Suspense and Thriller Masterpieces

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(32 reviews)

Anthologie contenant : A Royal Prisoner par Marcel Allain The Thames Valley Catastrophe par Grant Allen Mr Standfast par John Buchan Greenmantle par John Buchan The Island of Sheep par John Buchan The Three Hostages par... See More

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Literature & Fiction

War and the Arme Blanche

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My central purpose in this volume is to submit to searching criticism the armament of Cavalry. That armament now consists of a rifle and a sword in all regiments, with the addition of a lance in the case of Lancers. I shall... See More

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Literature & Fiction

The Riddle of the Sands (Classics To Go)

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(580 reviews)

Robert Erskine Childers DSC (25 June 1870 - 24 November 1922), universally known as Erskine Childers, was the author of the influential novel The Riddle of the Sands and an Irish nationalist who smuggled guns to Ireland in... See More

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