The Riddle of the Sands by Erskine Childers
Loosely based on the author's own experiences, The Riddle of the Sands takes readers back to the early days of the twentieth century, when Britain shared a tense rivalry with the Kaiser's Germany. Tempted by the idea of duck shooting, Carruthers is lured by his friend Davies into a yachting expedition in the Baltic, only to discover that the itinerary involves more than killing fowl. Soon they're on a wild journey of intrigue, meeting danger at every turn, and ultimately unraveling Germany's secret plans to invade England. Tautly written and full of unexpected twists, this is a timeless work of espionage fiction.
'A welcome reissue for the classic 1903 tale of espionage on and around the Frisian Islands..it comes with plenty of maps and photos...well worth a read.' Daily Echo - Bournemouth - (August 2010) 'A gem of a book...a good way of updating a classic' Sailing Today (October 2010) 'A gripping, entertaining adventure...new edition includes detailed chartlets of the Dutch coastline to help the reader follow the story, as well as evocative black and white photographs' Nautical Magazine (November 2010) 'It was a joy to have the chance to reread the tale of the enigmatic British sailor, Davies, and his university friend, Carruthers...' Compass Magazine (2010) '...you have the perfect book to curl up with on long winter's nights...' Compass Magazine (2010) 'It's a great tale and the perfect book to curly up with on a dark Winter's evening.' Rescue Magazine (2010) Additional to the original text are a dozen or so black and white photographs which capture most effectively the atmosphere of the Dutch and German Frisian islands.' Cruising (March 2011)
Robert Erskine Childers took up sailing when a sciatic injury prevented him from taking part in many sporting activities. He served in the Boer War, later becoming vocally critical of how British troops were treated by their commanding officers. During the Irish Civil War of 1922-3 he joined the Republican army and was arrested and subsequently shot. The Riddle of the Sands is his most famous book, written in 1903.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781408129418 |
| ISBN 10 | 1408129418 |
| Title | The Riddle of the Sands |
| Author | Erskine Childers |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2010-07-15 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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