Bücher von Erskine Childers

Erskine Childers' gripping spy classic in a beautiful collector's edition.

The Riddle of the Sands, a classical book, has been considered essential throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

The book "" The Framework of Home Rule "" has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies and hence the text is clear and readable.

"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 British imperialism, and it is not to be missed by fans and collectors of Childers's work. Contents include: "The 'Montfort'", "Cape town and Stellenbosch", "Piquetberg Road", "Bloemfontein", "Lindley", "Bethlehem", "Bultfontein", "Slabbert's Nek And Fouriesberg", "To Pretoria", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author. Robert Erskine Childers (1870-1922) was a British-born Irish writer. Other notable works by this author include: "The Riddle of the Sands" (1903), "The Framework for Home Rule" (1911), and "War and the Arme Blanche" (1910).

The book ""In The Ranks Of The C.I.V.: A Narrative And Diary Of Personal Experiences With The C.I.V. Battery, Honorable Artillery Company, In South Africa"" was written by Erskine Childers and published in 1901. The book is a first-hand account of the author's experiences as a member of the C.I.V. Battery, which was part of the Honorable Artillery Company during the Second Boer War in South Africa.The book is divided into two parts. The first part is a narrative of the author's experiences, which includes descriptions of battles, skirmishes, and other military engagements. The author provides vivid and detailed descriptions of the terrain, the weather, and the conditions in which the soldiers lived and fought.The second part of the book is a diary that the author kept during his time in South Africa. The diary provides a more personal account of the author's experiences, including his thoughts and feelings about the war, his relationships with his fellow soldiers, and his experiences of homesickness and loneliness.Throughout the book, the author reflects on the nature of war and the impact it has on both soldiers and civilians. He also offers insights into the politics and strategy of the war, as well as the cultural differences between the British soldiers and the Boer fighters.Overall, ""In The Ranks Of The C.I.V."" is an engaging and informative account of one man's experiences in a significant historical event. It provides valuable insights into the realities of war and the human experience of those who fight in them.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Die zwei Engländer Carruthers und Davies kreuzen auf einer kleinen Jacht durch das deutsche Wattenmeer zwischen Elbe- und Emsmündung und geraten dabei in den Strudel geheimnisvoller und gefährlicher Ereignisse: Was als harmloses Segelabenteuer beginnt, führt bald in die Welt der internationalen Spionage, denn kurz nach 1900 rüsten England und Deutschland im Flottenbereich um die Wette. Die Geschichte einer Seglerfreundschaft und einer unerfüllten Liebe. Und der erste Spionageroman der Weltliteratur.

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