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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. On the South Western FrontierThe California ColumnFrontier Service During the RebellionKit Carson's Fight With the Comanche and Kiowa Indians Union men against rebels and Indians in the South West The story of the California Column is one of the most remarkable of the American Civil War. Whilst the war was one of a nation divided, each side was not a geographical whole. Much of the war was fought in the east but the vastness of the continent meant that both sides held territory far to the West, separated from their principal forces and seats of government by the American wilderness. In 1862 a force of Union volunteers marched some 900 miles from California to take the war to the Confederacy in New Mexico and western Texas. At the time it was the longest march ever attempted through desert by the U.S Army. Inevitably this incursion into the wild lands of the frontier brought the force into contact and collision with another enemy-the fierce warriors of the Indians of the south western plains. The author of this book was a serving officer of the California Column and he left three separate pieces about his experiences, which have been gathered together in this single volume special Leonaur edition. Of special note is the detailed account of the action now known as the First Battle of Adobe Walls. Near the site of the epic siege by buffalo hunters against Quanah Parker after the war, California Column troops under the command of the legendary Kit Carson held off a vastly numerically superior force of Comanches and Kiowas. Pettis was in command of the units howitzers and it is considered that his actions and the influence of artillery probably saved the Union force from annihilation. Available in softcover and hardcover with dustjacket. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. The Lancers of the Queen on campaign in India The letters in this book were written by Brevet-Major Anson, of H. M 9th Lancers, to his wife who was residing at Kussowlee in the Himalayan foothills near Shimla. Anson was an experienced officer at the outbreak of the Indian Mutiny, with some twenty years service in the sub-continent, having fought at Punniar in the Gwalior War of 1843, at Sobraon, 1846, during the First Sikh War and Gujerat and Chillianwallah, 1849 and during the Second Sikh War. At the outbreak of the mutiny he was in command of a squadron of the 9th. His regiment, the 9th Queens Royal Lancers, had received their first posting to India in time to take part in the Gwalior War and during the Indian Mutiny of 1857 they served at the storm of Delhi and the capture and relief of Lucknow. The popular view is that they were awarded their famous nickname, 'the Delhi Spearmen' by the mutineers themselves. It is certain that the regiment deservedly earned its fierce reputation. It was highly regarded by others in the campaign and members of the regiment were awarded an astonishing twelve Victoria Crosses for acts of outstanding courage-more than awarded to any other cavalry regiment. Anson's intimate letters to his family were, of course, never originally intended to be published, but fortunately for posterity they have left us with a nonpareil record of the mutiny as a cavalry officer and mounted regiment experienced it, details of the every day life of a regiment of the Victorian era on campaign and a first hand reaction to the events of the Mutiny from someone who related-not with the benefit of reflection, but with the immediacy of reportage-events as they occurred. The book is of course all but unique, a source work of the highest order and is recommended. Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket. The Lancers of the Queen on campaign in India The letters in this book were written by Brevet-Major Anson, of H. M 9th Lancers, to his wife who was residing at Kussowlee in the Himalayan foothills near Shimla. Anson was an experienced officer at the outbreak of the Indian Mutiny, with some twenty years service in the sub-continent, having fought at Punniar in the Gwalior War of 1843, at Sobraon, 1846, during the First Sikh War and Gujerat and Chillianwallah, 1849 and during the Second Sikh War. At the outbreak of the mutiny he was in command of a squadron of the 9th. His regiment, the 9th Queens Royal Lancers, had received their first posting to India in time to take part in the Gwalior War and during the Indian Mutiny of 1857 they served at the storm of Delhi and the capture and relief of Lucknow. The popular view is that they were awarded their famous nickname, 'the Delhi Spearmen' by the mutineers themselves. It is certain that the regiment deservedly earned its fierce reputation. It was highly regarded by others in the campaign and members of the regiment were awarded an astonishing twelve Victoria Crosses for acts of outstanding courage-more than awarded to any other cavalry regiment. Anson's intimate letters to his family were, of course, never originally intended to be published, but fortunately for posterity they have left us with a nonpareil record of the mutiny as a cavalry officer and mounted regiment experienced it, details of the every day life of a regiment of the Victorian era on campaign and a first hand reaction to the events of the Mutiny from someone who related-not with the benefit of reflection, but with the immediacy of reportage-events as they occurred. The book is of course all but unique, a source work of the highest order and is recommended. Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket; our hardbacks Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. The adventures of an intrepid young woman on the Western Front It would not be quite accurate to portray Dorothy Lawrence as a bona fide soldier of the British Army. Dorothy was in fact a young woman with great aspirations to embark upon a career in journalism and she knew it would be a coup to give a female perspective of the activities of men on the front line-as it were-from within their own ranks. So she devised a scheme to bring her objectives about and its success was marked by a 10 day stint in the line at Albert in 1915 with the Royal Engineers during the opening stages of the battle of Loos. Dorothy certainly saw action-the trench she occupied lay less than 400 yards from the German front line. She was eventually discovered and the entire story of how she pulled off her subterfuge, her time in the trenches and what befell her thereafter is told in this delightful account. This is a notable account of the Great War from a woman's viewpoint. Available in soft back or hard cover with dust jacket. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. The Red Battle Flyer by Manfred Freiherr von Richthofen An Aviator's Field Book by Oswald Boeelcke Two German Aces of the Great War There can be little doubt that the most iconic fighter pilot of the First World War on the Western Front was the aristocratic German 'ace of aces, ' Baron Manfred von Richtohofen. Known universally, due to his particularly conspicuous bright-red coloured Fokker Albatros triplane, as the 'Red Baron, ' he and the equally gaudy aircraft of his comrades of the 'Flying Circus' were no mere publicity stunt as their counterparts among the French and British squadrons who opposed them could attest, often to their fatal cost. In fact, Richtohofen's personal kill record was 80-more than any pilot in the conflict. Just twenty six years old when he was eventually killed in 1918, he might justifiably be described as the most famous fighter pilot of all time. Fortunately for posterity, Richtohofen found the time to write a book of his experiences, the well regarded The Red Battle Flyer. It will be a familiar text to many of those interested in the Great War in the air. It is accompanied in this special Leonaur edition by the account of another incredibly significant German fighter pilot of the period, Oswald Boelcke. Boelcke was nothing less than the Red Baron's mentor and Richtohofen's admiration for him was significant. Certainly, Boelcke was responsible for defining the craft of aerial combat and his leadership and tactical skills are regarded as original and highly influential. He was particularly concerned with the benefits and capabilities of formation fighting. An ace in his own right, he had 40 victories to his credit before he too was killed at the tragically young age of twenty five in 1916, whilst on patrol with Richtohofen himself. Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket. The Red Battle Flyer by Manfred Freiherr von Richthofen An Aviator's Field Book by Oswald Böelcke Two German Aces of the Great War There can be little doubt that the most iconic fighter pilot of the First World War on the Western Front was the aristocratic German 'ace of aces,' Baron Manfred von Richtohofen. Known universally, due to his particularly conspicuous bright-red coloured Fokker Albatros triplane, as the 'Red Baron,' he and the equally gaudy aircraft of his comrades of the 'Flying Circus' were no mere publicity stunt as their counterparts among the French and British squadrons who opposed them could attest, often to their fatal cost. In fact, Richtohofen's personal kill record was 80-more than any pilot in the conflict. Just twenty six years old when he was eventually killed in 1918, he might justifiably be described as the most famous fighter pilot of all time. Fortunately for posterity, Richtohofen found the time to write a book of his experiences, the well regarded The Red Battle Flyer. It will be a familiar text to many of those interested in the Great War in the air. It is accompanied in this special Leonaur edition by the account of another incredibly significant German fighter pilot of the period, Oswald Boelcke. Boelcke was nothing less than the Red Baron's mentor and Richtohofen's admiration for him was significant. Certainly, Boelcke was responsible for defining the craft of aerial combat and his leadership and tactical skills are regarded as original and highly influential. He was particularly concerned with the benefits and capabilities of formation fighting. An ace in his own right, he had 40 victories to his credit before he too was killed at the tragically young age of twenty five in 1916, whilst on patrol with Richtohofen himself. Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each ti Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. The famous recollections of a soldier of Napoleon's Imperial GuardSeveral English language translations of recollections written by the soldiers of Napoleon's Grande Armee have become famous as they bring the exuberant days of the First Empire of the French vividly back to life. Infantryman Sergeant Bourgogne's account of the 'Retreat From Moscow' and Parquin's and Marbot's wonderfully related experiences as light cavalry officers are fine examples. There can be no doubt however, that Jean-Roch Coignet's highly informative and readable account of his long career in the Grenadiers of the Imperial Guard is one of the most important French military memoirs of that period. From his difficult childhood to his time campaigning in the armies of the revolutionary period in Italy, from the campaigns and battles of the empire which set Europe ablaze to the snows of the disastrous Russian campaign, and finally to the fall of the emperor whom he idolised, Coignet served Napoleon loyally. Steadily rising to the rank of captain, Coignet rallied to his master's banner for the 'Hundred Days' which led to ultimate defeat at the Battle of Waterloo, 1815. Abridged versions of this book have been published many times, but this Leonaur edition is not only complete but also includes two useful introductions which will be invaluable to students of both the times and the man. 'The Illustrated Captain Coignet' containing over 100 historically accurate drawings by Julien Le Blant is also available from Leonaur.Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. A third impressive collection of Blackwood's outstanding shorter fictionAlgernon Henry Blackwood was one of the most prolific authors of supernatural and horror fiction in the history of the genre. In fact, his output was so great and rapidly produced that it is possible his entire cannon remains unknown. Born in Shooter's Hill (which now part of south-east London) in 1869, his father was a civil servant and his mother was the widow of the 6th Duke of Manchester. As an adventurous young Englishman, Blackwood travelled to Canada and the USA where he worked at a number of jobs including as a journalist for the 'New York Times'. At the turn of the 20th century Blackwood returned to Britain and embarked upon his career as a writer of supernatural and horror stories. His output was astonishing, resulting in at least ten collections of short stories together with 14 novels and plays. He regularly broadcast his work on radio and later on television. His two best known stories are probably, 'The Willows' and 'The Wendigo'. Blackwood died from a stroke in 1951. The Leonaur collection of Blackwood's strange fiction seeks to gather together the majority of his known shorter supernatural fiction into a comprehensive set.Among the contents of volume three of this comprehensive Leonaur collection of Blackwood's shorter fiction, the reader will discover, ' The Terror of the Twins', 'The Sea Fit', 'You may Telephone from Here', 'The Golden Fly' and many others.Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. The adventures of an intrepid young woman on the Western Front It would not be quite accurate to portray Dorothy Lawrence as a bona fide soldier of the British Army. Dorothy was in fact a young woman with great aspirations to embark upon a career in journalism and she knew it would be a coup to give a female perspective of the activities of men on the front line-as it were-from within their own ranks. So she devised a scheme to bring her objectives about and its success was marked by a 10 day stint in the line at Albert in 1915 with the Royal Engineers during the opening stages of the battle of Loos. Dorothy certainly saw action-the trench she occupied lay less than 400 yards from the German front line. She was eventually discovered and the entire story of how she pulled off her subterfuge, her time in the trenches and what befell her thereafter is told in this delightful account. This is a notable account of the Great War from a woman's viewpoint. Available in soft back or hard cover with dust jacket. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. The Red Battle Flyer by Manfred Freiherr von Richthofen An Aviator's Field Book by Oswald Boeelcke Two German Aces of the Great War There can be little doubt that the most iconic fighter pilot of the First World War on the Western Front was the aristocratic German 'ace of aces, ' Baron Manfred von Richtohofen. Known universally, due to his particularly conspicuous bright-red coloured Fokker Albatros triplane, as the 'Red Baron, ' he and the equally gaudy aircraft of his comrades of the 'Flying Circus' were no mere publicity stunt as their counterparts among the French and British squadrons who opposed them could attest, often to their fatal cost. In fact, Richtohofen's personal kill record was 80-more than any pilot in the conflict. Just twenty six years old when he was eventually killed in 1918, he might justifiably be described as the most famous fighter pilot of all time. Fortunately for posterity, Richtohofen found the time to write a book of his experiences, the well regarded The Red Battle Flyer. It will be a familiar text to many of those interested in the Great War in the air. It is accompanied in this special Leonaur edition by the account of another incredibly significant German fighter pilot of the period, Oswald Boelcke. Boelcke was nothing less than the Red Baron's mentor and Richtohofen's admiration for him was significant. Certainly, Boelcke was responsible for defining the craft of aerial combat and his leadership and tactical skills are regarded as original and highly influential. He was particularly concerned with the benefits and capabilities of formation fighting. An ace in his own right, he had 40 victories to his credit before he too was killed at the tragically young age of twenty five in 1916, whilst on patrol with Richtohofen himself. Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket. The Red Battle Flyer by Manfred Freiherr von Richthofen An Aviator's Field Book by Oswald Böelcke Two German Aces of the Great War There can be little doubt that the most iconic fighter pilot of the First World War on the Western Front was the aristocratic German 'ace of aces,' Baron Manfred von Richtohofen. Known universally, due to his particularly conspicuous bright-red coloured Fokker Albatros triplane, as the 'Red Baron,' he and the equally gaudy aircraft of his comrades of the 'Flying Circus' were no mere publicity stunt as their counterparts among the French and British squadrons who opposed them could attest, often to their fatal cost. In fact, Richtohofen's personal kill record was 80-more than any pilot in the conflict. Just twenty six years old when he was eventually killed in 1918, he might justifiably be described as the most famous fighter pilot of all time. Fortunately for posterity, Richtohofen found the time to write a book of his experiences, the well regarded The Red Battle Flyer. It will be a familiar text to many of those interested in the Great War in the air. It is accompanied in this special Leonaur edition by the account of another incredibly significant German fighter pilot of the period, Oswald Boelcke. Boelcke was nothing less than the Red Baron's mentor and Richtohofen's admiration for him was significant. Certainly, Boelcke was responsible for defining the craft of aerial combat and his leadership and tactical skills are regarded as original and highly influential. He was particularly concerned with the benefits and capabilities of formation fighting. An ace in his own right, he had 40 victories to his credit before he too was killed at the tragically young age of twenty five in 1916, whilst on patrol with Richtohofen himself. Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsim Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. The famous recollections of a soldier of Napoleon's Imperial GuardSeveral English language translations of recollections written by the soldiers of Napoleon's Grande Armee have become famous as they bring the exuberant days of the First Empire of the French vividly back to life. Infantryman Sergeant Bourgogne's account of the 'Retreat From Moscow' and Parquin's and Marbot's wonderfully related experiences as light cavalry officers are fine examples. There can be no doubt however, that Jean-Roch Coignet's highly informative and readable account of his long career in the Grenadiers of the Imperial Guard is one of the most important French military memoirs of that period. From his difficult childhood to his time campaigning in the armies of the revolutionary period in Italy, from the campaigns and battles of the empire which set Europe ablaze to the snows of the disastrous Russian campaign, and finally to the fall of the emperor whom he idolised, Coignet served Napoleon loyally. Steadily rising to the rank of captain, Coignet rallied to his master's banner for the 'Hundred Days' which led to ultimate defeat at the Battle of Waterloo, 1815. Abridged versions of this book have been published many times, but this Leonaur edition is not only complete but also includes two useful introductions which will be invaluable to students of both the times and the man. 'The Illustrated Captain Coignet' containing over 100 historically accurate drawings by Julien Le Blant is also available from Leonaur.Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. The Lancers of the Queen on campaign in India The letters in this book were written by Brevet-Major Anson, of H. M 9th Lancers, to his wife who was residing at Kussowlee in the Himalayan foothills near Shimla. Anson was an experienced officer at the outbreak of the Indian Mutiny, with some twenty years service in the sub-continent, having fought at Punniar in the Gwalior War of 1843, at Sobraon, 1846, during the First Sikh War and Gujerat and Chillianwallah, 1849 and during the Second Sikh War. At the outbreak of the mutiny he was in command of a squadron of the 9th. His regiment, the 9th Queens Royal Lancers, had received their first posting to India in time to take part in the Gwalior War and during the Indian Mutiny of 1857 they served at the storm of Delhi and the capture and relief of Lucknow. The popular view is that they were awarded their famous nickname, 'the Delhi Spearmen' by the mutineers themselves. It is certain that the regiment deservedly earned its fierce reputation. It was highly regarded by others in the campaign and members of the regiment were awarded an astonishing twelve Victoria Crosses for acts of outstanding courage-more than awarded to any other cavalry regiment. Anson's intimate letters to his family were, of course, never originally intended to be published, but fortunately for posterity they have left us with a nonpareil record of the mutiny as a cavalry officer and mounted regiment experienced it, details of the every day life of a regiment of the Victorian era on campaign and a first hand reaction to the events of the Mutiny from someone who related-not with the benefit of reflection, but with the immediacy of reportage-events as they occurred. The book is of course all but unique, a source work of the highest order and is recommended. Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket. The Lancers of the Queen on campaign in India The letters in this book were written by Brevet-Major Anson, of H. M 9th Lancers, to his wife who was residing at Kussowlee in the Himalayan foothills near Shimla. Anson was an experienced officer at the outbreak of the Indian Mutiny, with some twenty years service in the sub-continent, having fought at Punniar in the Gwalior War of 1843, at Sobraon, 1846, during the First Sikh War and Gujerat and Chillianwallah, 1849 and during the Second Sikh War. At the outbreak of the mutiny he was in command of a squadron of the 9th. His regiment, the 9th Queens Royal Lancers, had received their first posting to India in time to take part in the Gwalior War and during the Indian Mutiny of 1857 they served at the storm of Delhi and the capture and relief of Lucknow. The popular view is that they were awarded their famous nickname, 'the Delhi Spearmen' by the mutineers themselves. It is certain that the regiment deservedly earned its fierce reputation. It was highly regarded by others in the campaign and members of the regiment were awarded an astonishing twelve Victoria Crosses for acts of outstanding courage-more than awarded to any other cavalry regiment. Anson's intimate letters to his family were, of course, never originally intended to be published, but fortunately for posterity they have left us with a nonpareil record of the mutiny as a cavalry officer and mounted regiment experienced it, details of the every day life of a regiment of the Victorian era on campaign and a first hand reaction to the events of the Mutiny from someone who related-not with the benefit of reflection, but with the immediacy of reportage-events as they occurred. The book is of course all but unique, a source work of the highest order and is recommended. Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket; Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. The war in Sinai & Palestine from the irrepressible viewpoint of the Camel Soldiers - There are few accounts of the exploits of the Imperial Camel Corps but 'The Fighting Cameliers' has the distinction of being written in an easy going immediate style full of incident, dialogue and action that brings the soldiers that comprised this unique fighting force into sharp relief. Written primarily from an Australian perspective with all its resilience & wit, this highly readable account often sweeps the reader up like a novel. A must for everyone interested in the First World War in the desert & Palestine. The war in Sinai & Palestine from the irrepressible viewpoint of the Camel Soldiers - There are few accounts of the exploits of the Imperial Camel Corps but 'The Fighting Cameliers' has the distinction of being written in an easy going immediate style full of incident, dialogue and action that brings the soldiers that comprised this unique fighting force into sharp relief. Written primarily from an Australian perspective with all its resilience & wit, this highly readable account often sweeps the reader up like a novel. A must for everyone interested in the First World War in the desert & Palestine. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. The Life of John Wesley Hardin and Perilous Trails of Texas Two accounts of westerners and their times These two compratively short accounts of the wild days in the old southwest of America have been brought together in this Leonaur edition because the authors lived at the same time and comparatively close to one another in their state. That said, whilst both men lived exciting lives, their stories come from different perspectives. John Wesley Hardin, was one of the most infamous gunfighters and outlaws of his time. He killed his first man at just fifteen years old and before his violent career was over had probably killed over 20 more. Hardin was brought tojustice when he 23 years old and wrote the autobiography included in his book- possibly laced with advantages - when incarcerated.He was eventually released, and died as he lived, shot to death in El Paso, Texas in 1895. Red Dunn was also no stranger to frontier violence or having a six-gun in his hand as he faced the perils of the lawless Mexican borderlands as a trail-driver and as a lawman serving with the Texas Rangers.These two books make enthralling readingfor anyone fascinated by this period of authentic American frontier history.Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. The Dreams of Andrew Latter & Carnacki, the Ghost FinderVolume two-more tales from the casebooks of the ghost detectivesAs almost every aficionado of supernatural fiction knows the Victorian and Edwardian eras were 'Golden Ages'for both writers and readers. Ghost stories abounded within books and magazines of the period. Most commonly, within these tales, it was the troubled spirits who took the centre stage together with those unfortunates they terrorised.Then a new form of the chilling tale emerged-one in which the haunters became the hunted! So arrived on the literary scene several fictional Occult Investigators whose adventures received a ready and enthusiastic audience. This three volume Leonaur collection brings together six collections of stories featuring those who pursued ghostly apparitions or revealed that they were very human hoaxers.In this, the second volume of this special Leonaur trilogy which includes fifteen stories in total, readers will discover the collected six stories featuring the psychic investigator, Andrew Latter who uses his powers to assist police detectives and others. Among the Andrew Latter short stories is'The Eye of the Drawn Blind', 'The Flying Blindness', 'The Murder in an Omnibus' and others.The highly regarded Carnacki collection of nine stories includes, 'The Whistling Room', 'The Horse of the Invisible', 'The Gateway of the Monster' and others.Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. The History of the 7th Light Horse Regiment A.I.F. & The Battle of Romani, August,1916The Great War record of a renowned Light Horse RegimentThe 7th Light Horse Regiment was a mounted infantry regiment raised in October, 1914 at Sydney, recruiting principally in New South Wales.It was assigned to the 2nd Light Horse Brigade. The Australian mounted troops were considered ideal for the mobile campaigns in the Middle East theatre fighting Germany's ally the Ottoman Turkish Empire. Accordingly, it was shipped to Egypt. However, heavy casualties at Gallipoli during the Dardanelles campaign urgently necessitated re-enforcements. Light Horse regiments were selected to serve as conventional infantry and the 7th LH was principally engaged in the defensive engagements around Anzac Cove. After the withdrawal and return to Egypt the regiment was engaged in the defence of the Suez Canal and in response to Turkish advances across Sinai, in the battles at Romani and Katia. Advance along the western flank failed after two abortive attempts to capture Gaza. The regiment took part in the innovative success to the east at Beersheba and in the pursuit of the retiring Turks and the fall of Jerusalem. Participation in the raids across the Jordan saw the 7th in action at Amman and Es Salt. The 7th Light Horse Regiment concluded it service engaged in internal security duties following civil unrest in Egypt after the conclusion of hostilities.Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Queen Louisa of Prussia& Napoleon & Louisa: The Conflict to Tilsitby Mrs Charles RichardsonTwo accounts of the life of the queen Napoleon called, 'My Beautiful Enemy'.Queen Louise of Prussia (1776-1810) was known for her beauty, intellect and patriotism during the Napoleonic Wars. Often referred to "the soul of national virtue," she became symbolic of Prussian resilience against Napoleon Bonaparte's France, following her nation's military defeat by the emperor's armies. Born in Hanover as Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, at age 17, she met Crown Prince Frederick William of Prussia and they married in 1793 in a union of genuine affection. She became queen in 1797 when her husband ascended the throne. The couple had nine children. Louise was vocal in the Berlin "war party", calling for resistance against French expansionism. Before the Battle of Jena she accompanied the army in military uniform to boost morale. After Prussia's collapse, Louisa met Napoleon at Tilsit and though she failed to win concessions, she earned the abiding affection of her subjects. She died at age 34 from an illness, which her people attributed to heartbreak at her country's occupation. Napoleon remarked upon her death that her husband had "lost his best minister,". Her memory was inspirational in the "War of Liberation" against the French fought in 1813. The principal work in this Leonaur edition is complemented by an extract from memoirs which focus upon her personal experience and views of the war including some interesting correspondence. It is also provides some perspectives on the progress of the war from French participants.Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Cetshwayo's Dutchman & John Dunn's NotesTwo essential adventures and perspectives on the Anglo-Zulu WarThe subjects of this Leonaur edition, Cornelius Vijn and John Dunn were Europeans who lived and operated within the Zulu Kingdom, but had entirely different experiences when the Anglo-Zulu War broke out in 1879. While Dunn ultimately, and against his initial wishes, served as an intelligence officer for the British force, Vijn found himself behind Zulu lines under the tenuous protection of King Cetshwayo. Dunn was a British settler who became one of King Cetshwayo's most trusted advisors before the war which earned him the status of a chieftain. When the British under Chelmsford became set upon invasion, Dunn attempted to stay neutral. However, he was compelled to partiality by his countrymen who cautioned him that he risked being treated as a traitor. He provided expert knowledge of Zulu tactics and terrain as well as intelligence on developing affairs, which proved crucial during the Relief of Eshowe and the Battle of Gingindlovu, in which he took an active part. This edition also contains the additional first hand experiences of a British officer who was in close contact with Dunn at this time. Young Vijn was a Dutch trader whose relationships with the king put him in close proximity to escalating events. He served as the King's secretary and translator, handling communications between Cetshwayo and the British so providing posterity with a rare insider's perspective into the war from the Zulu camp.Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Under the Periscope & The Submarine Campaign in the Early Part of 1917An authentic and detailed account of the war British submariners knewThe principal work in this book is a naval memoir and historical account, written by an officer who had served in the Royal Naval Reserve. Published in 1919, it provides the reader with an evocative first-hand perspective of the daily operations and challenges of the British Submarine Service during the First World War . Whilst it is apparent that the author is writing about his own experiences, he frames his narrative from the perspective of 'Lieutenant Commander John Raymond', his fellow officers and the crew of H.M. Submarine '123'. Bennett's narrative style humanises underwater warfare and provides an excellent insight into the realities of cramped, claustrophobic living conditions and the camaraderie of men who fought their war under the seas. Unusually, the account contains detailed descriptions of submarine mechanics, steering, and other engineering issues of early 20th-century submersible vessels. The reader joins Submarine, '123', on patrol missions with the tensions involved in action and waiting for enemy contact. The immediacy and detail of Bennett's account has resulted in his book being acknowledged as a culturally important text . This Leonaur edition also includes an account of undersea warfare from a strategic and tactical level during the latter stages of the Great War written by Admiral of the Fleet, Jellicoe.Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. A Review of the History of Infantry, The Horse in History & A History of Cavalry from the 7th Century B.C. to the 10th Century A.D.The foot soldiers and horse-back warriors of the ancient armiesThis useful, thorough academic, work contains three overviews of the armies of the ancient world. Infantry formed the core of military forces throughout antiquity, evolving from loosely organised groups into highly disciplined tactical units. Heavy infantry in armour, carrying shields and close-combat weapons fought in formations which anchored the battle line, whilst mobile light infantry, often unarmoured, equipped with javelins, bows, or slings harassed the enemy prior to the main battle clash. Greek and Macedonian Phalanxes were comprised of disciplined hoplites, creating a virtual fighting wall. Roman Legions employed flexible maniples and cohorts which could manoeuvre independently to exploit gaps in enemy lines, whilst Persian 'Immortals' combined spear-fighting with archery. Ancient cavalry, a later development, became a decisive battlefield component as chariot warfare diminished. The Assyrians were among the first to use mounted troops in significant numbers. The Macedonians, innovated the first true "shock" cavalry, employing massed charges to break enemy formations, whilst the Parthians perfected fully armoured Cataphracts and light horse-archery tactics where riders fired backwards while feigning retreat. The Romans, always intuitively infantry recruited 'auxilia' from subject nations renowned for their equestrian abilities. This is a worthwhile collected assessment from three notable historians .Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Sarah Winnemucca of the Northern Paiutes - Indigenous Rights Activist, Interpreter, Scout, Educator and AuthorA highly regarded Native American Indian advocate for the human rights of indigenous peopleThis special Leonaur edition concerning the life of Sarah Winnemucca contains her well known autobiographical work together with two other works to bring different aspects of the author's life into context for modern readers. It can be nothing less than admirable that Sarah Winnemucca-(originally known as Thocmentony, translated as 'Shell Flower')a woman of the Northern Paiute native American tribe -born in 1844 near Humbolt Lake, Nevada-became a published author. In fact, her book is acknowledged as 'the first known ethno-historical book written by an American Indian woman'.The daughter of a chief, her family temporarily moved from their traditional homelands when the Paiute War of 1860 broke out.Sarah received a Catholic School education which enabled her to embark on a career working for the betterment of her people.In 1871 she joined the Bureau of Indian Affairs and was employed by General Howard during the Bannock War of 1878.Her highly significant book, published in 1883 combines her memoirs with an overview of the initial 40 years of her tribe's contact with the burgeoning American nation. Saunder's work in this volume provides context to the 1878 conflict, whilst Peabody's short work provides a third person perspective of Sarah Winnemucca's outstanding achievements.Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. With the Ninth Light Horse in the Great War & The Attack on Magdhaba, Dec. 1916An essential record of a renowned Light Horse regimentThe Ninth Light Horse Regiment was raised in Adelaide and trained in Melbourne for service during the First World War. Two thirds of the those who volunteered for the 9th were men from South Australia-the remainder were from Victoria. The regiment was shipped to Egypt in early 1915 to take part in the campaigns against Germany's ally in the Middle East, the Ottoman Turkish Army. It was considered that mounted infantry were ideally suited for a mobile war, but (as part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade) the 9th was selected to serve unmounted at Gallipoli as a consequence of high casualties suffered by the allies in the Dardanelles campaign. The regiment was in reserve during the battle of the Nek so suffered less severely. They suffered significantly, however, during the attack on Hill 60. Upon the regiment's return to Egypt following evacuation, the 9th took part in the defence of the Suez Canal and led the way in the Jifafa Raid. As the Ottomans fell back to the north the regiment took part in one its fiercest engagements at Magdhaba in December, 1916 and it is this event that is recorded in the second piece in this volume as described by Sir archibald Murray.Following the unsuccessful battles before Gaza the regiment served in the Trans-Jordan Raid, at Jenin and at Sa'sa. It entered Damascus in October 1918.This regiment concluded its war performing security services following civil unrest in Egypt after the conclusion of hostilities. This well- regarded regimental history was written by a serving officer and recommended.Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Small Craft and More Small Ships & Boats in ActionThe First World War at sea as fought by small and specialist craftWhilst the days of the broadsides of great battle fleets were not quite over, the dawn of the 20th century and the age of the machines brought new aspects to the waging of war, not excludingwithin its maritime aspects. Pivotally influential was the widespread employment of submarines; a hidden menace capable of destroying the goliaths of sea whist remaining invisible. This riveting book deals with the Royal Navy's measures to combat German U-Boats. Two featured armed yachts, crewed by gentlemen- Zarefah and Sagitta-were engaged in the Auxillery Patrol on mine-sweeping and anti-submarine activities. Armed Smacks converted from fishing vessels and armed with hidden weapons were embedded within the fishing fleet to lay in wait for their opportunity to strike the enemy. Q Ships, similarly containg hidden weapons were camoflaged merchant vessels designed to lure the submarines into an ambush. Hydrophone trawlers fitted with listening devices searched for the hidden foe. The second work in this Leonaur edition continues this theme as the activities of British mine-sweepers, Mystery Ships and the fast moving Motor Launches are described.Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Days That Are Done and Pioneering in Southwest TexasTwo accounts of the brave men and women who helped to build a state and nationThe days of the 'Wild West' have become iconic and have made an indelible impression on American culture and in the imaginations of people -young and old- of nations across the globe. Nevertheless, this turbulent era endured for a comparatively short period of historical time. This special Leonaur edition focusses on the final period of pioneer life on the southwestern frontier after the conclusion of the Civil War and towards the turn of the century. Both titles are nostalgic in their themes as the authors look back upon the extraordinary times and experiences through which they have lived, but the like of which were never to return. So within these pages the reader will find tales of buffalo and antelope hunting, of the great trail herds and their epic journeys across the American wilderness and of the hard-working cowboys and their trusty ponies. Brought back to life are the struggles and perils of everyday ranching on the frontier, brave families, of wild towns and wilder weather, train robbers, killers and the lawmen who brought them to account. Here too are authentic reports the last struggles of the Indian Wars in the region before these remarkable days ultimately gave way to the modern world.Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. The Roman Legions and Roman CavalryA seminal and detailed account of the elite soldiers of ancient RomeThis book is a serious, erudite, academic in-depth examination on the legions of the ancient Roman Empire throughout the years of their development and existence. Accordingly, the text begins with the Marian Army Reforms and concludes in the post-Augustan Legion era circa 180 AD. The narrative also gives consideration to recruitment, the officer class, conditions ofservice, arms together with orders of march and fighting. The original text, written a century ago, was intended for an academic readership and so included many passages presented in the source Latin. These have been, in this edition, translated into English for easier access for modern general readers. This edition has also been expanded by a short piece concerning the early development of ancient Roman Cavalry by Denison extracted from his work on the history of cavalry. Also included are several useful photographs and illustrations whichdid not accompany the originally published texts. Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Under Furred Hats & Amman, March, 1918 (An extract from 'Morale')Australia's famous Light Horsemen at war Raised as mounted infantry in September, 1914 in Sydney as part of the 2nd Light Horse Brigade, the 6th LH was shipped to Egypt to take part in the campaign against the Ottoman Turkish Army in the Middle East. This regiment was distinguished by its wallaby fur slouch hat bands, hence the title of the principal book in this edition. Severe casualties among Allied forces during the Gallipoli landings necessitated secondment of unmounted light horse regiments to join the battle. The 6th landed in the Dardanelles, fighting about the Anzac Cove sector until the withdrawl. Upon its return to Egypt the regiment was incorporated into the ANZAC Mounted Division. Initially engaged in the defense of the Suez Canal the regiment met the advance of the Turks across Sinai, fighting notably at Romani and Katia. The 6th LH took part in both unsucessful battles to take Gaza on the western flank.Following the breakthrough at Beersheba and advance to Jerusalem, the regiment took part in Trans-Jordon operations. It concluded its service with internal security duties in Egypt. The author of both works in this book was a serving officer and the second piece is an extract which intimately and vividly describes the hard fought action at Amman in 1918.Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. A story of siege, massacre and survival Mowbray Thompson was an officer -stationed at Cawnpore with Wheeler's command within the Indian North Eastern province of Oudh during 1857-the year of the outbreak of the Great Indian Mutiny. The tiny Cawnpore garrison was soon attacked-principally by elements of the Native Bengal Army-and withdrew to occupy an entirely unsuitable and ultimately impossible to defend position. After a period of bloody battle, costly in the lives of soldiers and civilians alike the situation seemed hopeless. Then an offer of honourable surrender appeared to offer the miracle of salvation. But the nightmare of the defenders of Cawnpore was about to escalate to levels of unimagined horror. A series of atrocities was about to befall them that were so terrible that they would become a rallying cry for Blood Vengeance throughout the British empire. This is story of one man-told in his own words-who lived through those terrible days. A story of siege, massacre and survival Mowbray Thompson was an officer -stationed at Cawnpore with Wheeler's command within the Indian North Eastern province of Oudh during 1857-the year of the outbreak of the Great Indian Mutiny. The tiny Cawnpore garrison was soon attacked-principally by elements of the Native Bengal Army-and withdrew to occupy an entirely unsuitable and ultimately impossible to defend position. After a period of bloody battle, costly in the lives of soldiers and civilians alike the situation seemed hopeless. Then an offer of honourable surrender appeared to offer the miracle of salvation. But the nightmare of the defenders of Cawnpore was about to escalate to levels of unimagined horror. A series of atrocities was about to befall them that were so terrible that they would become a rallying cry for Blood Vengeance throughout the British empire. This is story of one man-told in his own words-who lived through those terrible days. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Queen Anne's War & The War of Spanish Succession in America by Samuel Adams DrakeAn early 18th century collision between colonists and indigenous people in the New WorldQueen Anne's War (1702-13) was the second of the four French and Indian Wars fought for control of North America as it was settled at the time. It was the American component of the War of Spanish Succession. Great Britain was supported by indigenous allies like the Iroquois Confederacy and the Creeks, whilst France and Spain, were supported by the Wabanaki Confederacy, Abenaki, and Apalachee tribes. As the violence escalated, English colonists attacked Spanish Florida, all but eradicating the Apalachees. New England experienced brutal frontier raids, most notably at Deerfield in 1704, where French and their native allies' forces killed dozens of residents and took many captives. In Newfoundland destructive raids fell upon fishing settlements and the French temporarily captured St. John's. French privateers captured numerous ships before Britain increased naval support to oppose them. France ceded Acadia ( Nova Scotia), Newfoundland, and the Hudson Bay region to Britain. Nevertheless, New France and New England, remained unreconciled, setting the stage for future conflicts.Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. The great clash of culture and faith between the East and the WestThis Leonaur edition, written by one of Britain's most outstanding historians, brilliantly and compellingly recounts the activities of the Ottoman Empire as it reached its territorial and military zenith during the 16th century to become a primary threat to Europe. However, the Sultan was often forced to divide his resources to wage wars in the east against Safavid Persia and the Mameluke Sultanate of Syria and Egypt and these campaigns constitute the opening accounts in this history. Notably, under the leadership of Sultan Suleiman ' The Magnificent', the Turks were engaged in near-constant warfare on both land and sea. In 1522 the Knights of St. John were expelled from their stronghold on Rhodes. The Sultan's army then swept into continental Europe, assaulting Hungary and the empire of Habsburgs. The Battle of Mohacs, was a decisive Ottoman victory that led to the collapse of Hungary and heralded a long occupation. The Ottomans then besieged Vienna in 1529. Here they were repelled, the action marking the high watermark of their expansion to the west. Control of the Mediterranean, however remained an essential objective for Ottoman expansion and their ships became the terror of the seas, raiding and taking thousands of prisoners into slavery. The Great Siege of Malta, failed to secure the central sea and in the Battle of Lepanto, the Christian allies' fleet destroyed the Ottoman navy. By the end of the 1500s, the Ottoman Empire's rapid, unchecked territorial expansion into Europe had largely become a strategic stalemate. Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. A Particular History of the Five Years French and Indian War in New England,1744-49 & Indian Conflict during Governor Shirley's WarThe Struggle for Possession of America in the middle years of the 18th centuryKing George's War (1744-48) was the North American theatre of the War of Austrian Succession and the third of four major colonial conflicts between Great Britain and France and their indigenous allies for control of the settled continent. The struggle embraced control of Nova Scotia, northern New England, and the Ohio River Valley which was destined to become an infamous bloody ground for decades. The besieging and capture of the allegedly 'impregnable' French fortress of Louisbourg by colonial forces supported by the Royal Navy was a significant victory, but brutal French and Indian retaliatory raids were launched on frontier settlements where homes were burned and their occupants put to the hatchet, whilst many British settlers were forced to flee to safety. This conflict ended inconclusively, to the frustration of the colonists, by the returning of all captured territory to its pre-war owners. Whilst the war demonstrated the competency of colonial militias, it also exposed the growing divide between the British Government and colonial interests. Very few years would elapse before the principal, 'French and Indian War', broke out which would in turn pave the way for the struggle to achieve American independence.Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. The epic story of one of the most outstanding episodes of the Second World WarAs the Second World progressed in earnest in 1940 in the west, the British Expeditionary Force faced annihilation by the rapidly advancing German "Blitzkrieg". Defeated, the British began a desperate retreat to the Channel coast, made a heroic sacrificial stand at Calais, and was ultimately rescued by an incredible seaborne evacuation.The BEF had become trapped together with French forces in a pocket in northern France and Flanders. A counter-attack was attempted, but failed. General Gort then ordered a fighting withdrawal toward the last available port, Dunkirk. Elements of the army were ordered to hold the port of Calais at all costs. Almost all of those British defenders were killed or captured, but their four-day defence successfully enabled the main army's escape. Codenamed, 'Operation Dynamo', the evacuation took place between 26 May and 4 June, involving a massive fleet of nearly a thousand vessels These included naval destroyers and the legendary civilian little ships including pleasure craft, fishing boats, yachts, and lifeboats. Soldiers waded into the sea to be collected or boarded ships from the harbour mole that remained usable despite heavy bombing. Over 338,000 Allied soldiers were saved. This Leonaur edition-made possible by the release into the public domain of officially produced publications- contains three essential accounts that have been woven together to make a continual narrative of these momentous events.Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Fourteen Short Stories of the Strange and Unusual Including 'The Devil's Leap', 'The Scarecrow', 'The Sun-Seeker', 'Spring', 'The Effigy' and 'The Wood of Living Trees' Atmospheric and subtly disturbing nightmarish tales of a literary American authorG. Ranger Wormser (1893-1953) was the pen name of Gwendolyn Ranger Wormser, born in New York City, an author who has become highly regarded for her subtle, 'psychological' approach to the writing of supernatural, horror and weird fiction. Her work, which was at its most popular in the second decade of the 20th century, is noted for its modern sensibility and touches upon sexism, prejudice, and domestic abuse among other sociological themes through the lens of the macabre. Her literary dark fiction relied on atmospheric dread, introspection, and unease rather than on obvious and explicit horror. For decades, her talents remained in relative obscurity, though her best known tale, 'The Scarecrow' has abided as a fine example of an understated and simmering disturbance as the subject of the title appears to possess unsettling sentience. This Leonaur collection of Ranger Wormser's shorter fiction includes fourteen nightmarish tales including, 'The Scarecrow', 'Mutter Schwegel', with its mysterious, potentially supernatural forces, 'Haunted', 'The Wood of Living Trees', a struggle between good and evil, and 'Devil's Leap' among others.Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.