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  • Under the Red Crescent

    "Under the Red Crescent" by Charles S. Ryan and John Sandes is a compelling narrative that delves into the experiences of individuals during a time of conflict. The authors weave together personal stories and historical context, providing readers with a vivid portrayal of life under the pressures of war. Through their detailed accounts, they highlight the resilience of the human spirit and the ... Read more

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  • Under The Red Crescent – Plevna 1877

    In "Under The Red Crescent, Plevna 1877," readers are transported to the heart of one of the most pivotal moments in European history. Set against the backdrop of the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878, this gripping narrative chronicles the epic struggle for the Bulgarian town of Plevna.As the Russian Empire seeks to expand its influence in the Balkans and challenge Ottoman dominance, the small ... Read more

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  • The Call of the Southern Cross

    Exploring Identity and Tradition in the Australian Outback

    by John Sandes ...
    In "The Call of the Southern Cross," John Sandes crafts a mesmerizing narrative that intertwines the struggles of identity and belonging within the vibrant tapestry of early 20th-century Australia. Through a lyrical prose style and rich, evocative descriptions, Sandes captures the essence of a nation grappling with the vestiges of colonialism and the burgeoning sense of Australian nationalism. The ... Read more

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  • Under the Red Crescent

    Enriched edition. Adventures of an English Surgeon with the Turkish Army at Plevna and Erzeroum 1877-1878

    Under the Red Crescent offers readers a penetrating exploration into the rich tapestry of narratives shaped by the Eastern Question, as illuminated by the Ottoman Empire's influence on literature. This anthology captures a spectrum of literary styles, from densely descriptive prose immersing the reader in bygone worlds to political essays reflecting on empire dynamics. Through a curated selection ... Read more

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  • Under the Red Crescent

    Enriched edition. Adventures of an English Surgeon with the Turkish Army at Plevna and Erzeroum 1877-1878

    In 'Under the Red Crescent,' readers are invited into a tapestry of narratives and reflections that traverse the complex intersections of culture, history, and identity under the influence of the Ottoman Empire. This anthology showcases a rich range of literary styles, from evocative prose to poignant poetry, weaving together diverse perspectives that illuminate the nuanced tapestry of life in the ... Read more

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    Under the Red Crescent

    Adventures of an English Surgeon with the Turkish Army at Plevna and Erzeroum 1877-1878

    Unabridged

    9 hours 43 min

    This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.What does courage look like when skill, supplies, and hope have all run out? Under the Red Crescent, Charles S. Ryan's memoir of the Russo-Turkish War of 1877–1878, finds its answer in his service as an army surgeon at the age of twenty-one. At Plevna he operated beneath a willow tree, amputated without adequate anaesthetic, and watched antiseptics ... Read more

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  • Richard Hannay [Spy Stories] [Books 1 - 7] [The Complete Collection]

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    by John Buchan ...
    Series series Richard Hannay [Spy Stories] - Starbooks Classics Collection
    Richard HannayMajor-General Sir Richard Hannay, KCB, OBE, DSO, Legion of Honour, is a fictional secret agent and army officer created by Scottish novelist John Buchan. In his autobiography,Memory Hold-the-Door, Buchan suggests that the character is based, in part, on Edmund Ironside, from Edinburgh, a spy during the Second Boer War.[Novels]Hannay appears in several novels as a major character, ... Read more

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  • The River War: An Account of the Reconquest of the Sudan

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  • My Friend The Murderer

    My friend the Murderer is written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle of the Sherlock Holmes Fame. In this story, a doctor working at a penitentiary in Australia comes across a famous criminal and strikes up a casual acquaaintance with him. The criminal, Wolf Tone Maloney, was famous for turing state's evidence on his own gang,which earned him a pardon and his old friend the hangman's noose. The story is ... Read more

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  • The Story of the Malakand Field Force (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. An Episode of Frontier War

    The Story of the Malakand Field Force recounts the 1897 campaign on British India's North-West Frontier, where imperial troops confronted Pashtun tribal resistance in the mountainous Malakand region. Combining eyewitness reportage, strategic analysis, and vivid martial description, the book displays a young writer already alert to drama, character, and the rhetoric of empire. Its style belongs to ... Read more

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  • The Pain Of Privilege

    A Poor Man at the Gate Series, #4

    Series Book 4 - A Poor Man at the Gate Series
    Tom and Lady Verity intend to place their dynasty in a position of economic, social and political leadership in England. Captain Matthew Star returns to England and makes a love match with their daughter, Charlotte, much to her mother’s displeasure. There is social unrest in the country and riots become commonplace. The problem of unemployment in and around Tom’s estate is solved by encouraging a ... Read more

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