Sir Henry Newbolt was a historian of great repute, a poet of renown and an authority on military matters; he was chosen to write for the British Government on many occasions including on the official Naval History of the Great War. He was also a member of the Propaganda Department of the Government, he wrote this book from actual incidents to illustrate the gallantry and victories of the British Army and Navy to generate public support for the war effort. From the seaborne battles with the...

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A travel journal to the Scilly Islands written in the Nineteenth Century. It records Scillonian legends and folklore. There are brief diversions into period racism. -Summary by Timothy Ferguson

An amazing autobiography the work completely chronicles the life of its author. From rare childhood memories to adult experiences Coke has brilliantly captured the essence of his life. It not only impresses but inspires the readers to live their lives to the fullest.

How do comics produce such a striking range of vibrant stories, representations, and expressions of the sensibilities of their creators? Henry John Pratt's The Philosophy of Comics provides a ground-breaking, illustrated introduction to the study of comics and graphic novels, advancing the field of comics studies by attending to some of its most notable problems. Pratt examines the history of comics, the contrast between comics and cartoons, the tenuous place of comics in the art ...

For thousands of years prior to Henry Hudson’s voyage, the Hudson River was a vital commercial and strategic route for the indigenous peoples who settled near its banks. The river’s importance continued for centuries afterward, linking the great trading center of Manhattan with remote places upstate and beyond. In Revolutionary times, the successful struggle for the Hudson was key to American victory over the power of the British military.The Hudson River railroad succeeded earlier...

The twin deities known by the ancient Greeks as the Dioskouroi, and by the Romans as the Gemini, were popular figures in the classical world. They were especially connected with youth, low status and service, and were embraced by the common people in a way that eluded those gods associated with regal magnificence or the ruling classes. Despite their popularity, no dedicated study has been published on the horse gods for over a hundred years. Henry John Walker here addresses this neglect. H...

In this book our concern is with the war at sea, and with a part only of that gigantic effort. But of this part, every word that has been said holds good. The submarine and anti-submarine campaign is not a series of minor operations. Its history is not a mere episode among chapters of greater significance. On the contrary, the fate of Britain, and the fate of Germany, were speedily seen to be staked upon the issue of this particular contest, as they have been staked upon no other part of t...

In "Historical Record of the 71st Regiment Highland Light Infantry," Henry John Thoroton Hildyard presents a meticulous chronicle of one of Britain's storied regiments. This historical account deftly intertwines narrative and documentation, employing a clear, engaging prose style that reflects both the reverence for military heritage and a commitment to detailed scholarship. Hildyard weaves together regimental history, notable campaigns, and personal anecdotes, offering readers an intimate...

"A mighty hunter... a hero ...has performed prodigies of valor and endurance." - Living Age, 1860"A daring and accomplished sportsman." -Christian Examiner, 1860"Adventures of all kinds, freely related." -British Quarterly, 1860"A complete handbook for the Indian sportsman." -Westminster Review, 1862Captain Shakespear was a mighty hunter, and evidently believed that the chief duty, or, at all events, the chie...

It is probable that a good deal of the information contained in this book will be new to the public; for it has been collected under favour of exceptional circumstances. But the reader will gain little if he cannot contribute something on his side—if he cannot share with the writer certain fundamental beliefs. The first of these is that every nation has a spirit of its own—a spirit which is the mainspring of national action. It is more than a mechanical spring; for it not only supplies a m...