"Hallo! Is that Hampstead Police Station?""Yes. Who are you?""Detective-Inspector Chippenfield of Scotland Yard. Tell Inspector SeldonI want him, and be quick about it.""Yes, sir. Hang on, sir. I'll put you through to him at once."Detective-Inspector Chippenfield, of Scotland Yard, waited with the receiver held to his ear. While he waited he scrutinised keenly a sheet of paper which lay on the desk in front of him. It was a flimsy, faintly-ruled sheet fro...

Includes Civil War Map and Illustrations Pack - 224 battle plans, campaign maps and detailed analyses of actions spanning the entire period of hostilities.One of the shining lights of the Confederate war effort Nathan Bedford Forrest, was an iconoclast; militarily untrained at the outbreak of the Civil War he was to wield his cavalry command with innovative doctrines, effective strategies that confounded many Union commanders. Central to his success was his hard riding mounted artil...

High Court Justice Sir Horace Fewbanks found shot dead in his Hampstead home, a butler with a criminal past, a scorned lover and a hint of scandal. These are the elements of the Hampstead Mystery that Detective Inspector Chippenfield of Scotland Yard must unravel with the assistance of the ambitious Detective Rolfe. But will he be able to sort out the tangled threads of this case and arrest the culprit before he is upstaged by the celebrated gentleman detective Crewe. Follow the details of...

"The War and Democracy" is a compelling exploration of the intricate relationship between warfare and democratic governance. The authors, Arthur Greenwood, R. W. Seton-Watson, John Dover Wilson, and Alfred Zimmern, delve into the impact of war on democratic institutions and the political landscape. They analyze how conflicts can both challenge and reinforce democratic ideals, providing a nuanced perspective on the interplay between national crises and civic responsibility. Through historic...

"War Stories for my Grandchildren" by John Watson Foster is a compelling collection of narratives that captures the essence of military experiences through the eyes of a seasoned veteran. Foster shares his personal accounts and reflections on the impact of war, weaving together tales of bravery, sacrifice, and the human spirit. Each story serves as a poignant reminder of the realities faced by soldiers, offering insights into the emotional and psychological toll of conflict, while also cel...

"Poachers and Poaching" by F.L.S. John Watson delves into the complex and often controversial world of wildlife conservation and illegal hunting. The book explores the motivations behind poaching, examining the socio-economic factors that drive individuals to engage in this illicit activity. Watson provides a thorough analysis of the impact of poaching on biodiversity and ecosystems, highlighting the urgent need for effective conservation strategies. Through compelling narratives and case ...

"The Commerce and Navigation of the Erythraean Sea" is a significant historical text that explores the trade routes and maritime activities of the ancient world, particularly focusing on the Indian Ocean and its surrounding regions. Translated by John Watson McCrindle, this work provides invaluable insights into the economic interactions between various civilizations, including the Romans, Indians, and Arabs. The text serves as a crucial resource for understanding the complexities of ancie...

The book is a collection of stories and anecdotes detailing the experiences of a poacher, from his methods of evading gamekeepers to his intimate knowledge of the countryside and its wildlife. Watson presents poaching not just as a crime but as a craft and a way of life, showcasing the skill and cunning required to outsmart both the law and the natural challenges of the landscape. He describes the tools of the trade, such as snares, traps, and nets, and gives insight into the behavior of a...

In "The Invasion of India by Alexander the Great," John Watson McCrindle presents a meticulous account of Alexander's monumental expedition into India, weaving together historical narrative, geographic analysis, and cultural examination. McCrindle utilizes a range of primary sources, including the works of contemporary historians and classical texts, to construct a vivid tableau of Alexander's conquests, emphasizing not just military tactics but also the socio-political landscapes of ancie...

In *The Invasion of India by Alexander the Great*, John Watson McCrindle reconstructs the Macedonian king's eastern campaign through a critical synthesis of Greek, Roman, and Indian evidence. Drawing especially on Arrian, Curtius Rufus, Diodorus, Plutarch, and Strabo, the work follows Alexander from his crossing of the Indus and encounters with Taxila and Porus to the battles, negotiations, and difficult retreat that defined the expedition's limits. McCrindle's method combines translation,...

The rewriting of prose texts in iambics is perhaps primarily a way of reading them with deliberation; the texts here - favourites of course - have much in common. Those from Lampedusa posit the possibility of extraordinary events. Similarly, 'Sylvie' depends on extremities of tenderness exemplified by the scene in the Othys section when the narrator and Sylvie, descending the stairs, stage a re-enactment. And in the scene from Dali's novel Hidden Faces there is something in common...

Famously in the twentieth century, Frank O'Hara spends his lunch hour stepping out of the Museum of Modern Art to type poems on shop demonstration typewriters. Following his accidental death on Fire Island, he becomes a legend in his own lifetime. Watson's extended riff on these lunch perambulations addresses this first legend.An interlude follows in which O'Hara and his friends emerge from MOMA to see figures from the legendary past.The second legend is the tale of Cupid and Psyche,in whi...