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Beau Geste

by Percival Christopher Wren ...

In the first place, there was the old standing trouble about the Shuwa Patrol; in the second, the truculent Chiboks were waxing insolent again, and their young men were regarding not the words of their elders concerning Sir Garnet Wolseley, and what happened, long, long ago, after the battle of Chibok Hill. Thirdly, the price of grain had risen to six shillings a saa, and famine threatened; ... Read more

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In the first place, there was the old standing trouble about the Shuwa Patrol; in the second, the truculent Chiboks were waxing insolent again, and their young men were regarding not the words of their elders concerning Sir Garnet Wolseley, and what happened, long, long ago, after the battle of Chibok Hill. Thirdly, the price of grain had risen to six shillings a saa, and famine threatened;
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The Wages of Virtue

by Percival Christopher Wren ...

Percival Christopher Wren's "The Wages of Virtue" is a compelling exploration of moral complexity set against the backdrop of early 20th-century colonial landscapes. The narrative intertwines themes of duty, sacrifice, and the consequences of ethical choices, employing a rich prose style marked by Wren's meticulous attention to character development. The novel's structure subtly mirrors the ... Read more

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Percival Christopher Wren's "The Wages of Virtue" is a compelling exploration of moral complexity set against the backdrop of early 20th-century colonial landscapes. The narrative intertwines themes of duty, sacrifice, and the consequences of ethical choices, employing a rich prose style marked by Wren's meticulous attention to character development. The novel's structure subtly mirrors the
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Stories of the Foreign Legion

by Percival Christopher Wren ...

This carefully edited collection has been designed and formatted to the very best virtual requirements. The version carries over forty motion adventure testimonies of the Foreign Legion: STEPSONS OF FRANCE: Ten little Legionaries À Los Angeles Ninon de L'Enclos An Officer and—a Liar The Dead Hand The Gift The Deserter Five Minutes "Here are Ladies" The MacSnorrt "Belzébuth" The Quest "Vengeance is ... Read more

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This carefully edited collection has been designed and formatted to the very best virtual requirements. The version carries over forty motion adventure testimonies of the Foreign Legion: STEPSONS OF FRANCE: Ten little Legionaries À Los Angeles Ninon de L'Enclos An Officer and—a Liar The Dead Hand The Gift The Deserter Five Minutes "Here are Ladies" The MacSnorrt "Belzébuth" The Quest "Vengeance is
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The War Diaries of Louis E. Wren

One Man's Journey in the British Merchant Navy and Royal Air Force (RAF) in WWII

by Christopher Wren, Louis E. Wren ...

After my father passed away, we discovered two handwritten journals that he had painstakingly maintained during the six years he spent in WWll. When the war broke out he was an engineer aboard an oil tanker in the British Merchant Navy. The first diary describes harrowing convoy trips across the Atlantic Ocean in severe weather while zigzagging to avoid U-boat attacks. Losses of ships and merchant ... Read more

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After my father passed away, we discovered two handwritten journals that he had painstakingly maintained during the six years he spent in WWll. When the war broke out he was an engineer aboard an oil tanker in the British Merchant Navy. The first diary describes harrowing convoy trips across the Atlantic Ocean in severe weather while zigzagging to avoid U-boat attacks. Losses of ships and merchant
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Walking to Vermont

From Times Square into the Green Mountains -- a Homeward Adventure

by Christopher S. Wren ...

A distinguished former foreign correspondent embraces retirement by setting out alone on foot for nearly four hundred miles, and explores a side of America nearly as exotic as the locales from which he once filed.Traveling with an unwieldy pack and a keen curiosity, Christopher Wren bids farewell to the New York Times newsroom in midtown Manhattan and saunters up Broadway, through Harlem, the ... Read more

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A distinguished former foreign correspondent embraces retirement by setting out alone on foot for nearly four hundred miles, and explores a side of America nearly as exotic as the locales from which he once filed.Traveling with an unwieldy pack and a keen curiosity, Christopher Wren bids farewell to the New York Times newsroom in midtown Manhattan and saunters up Broadway, through Harlem, the
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Those Turbulent Sons of Freedom

Ethan Allen's Green Mountain Boys and the American Revolution

by Christopher S. Wren ...

The myth and the reality of Ethan Allen and the much-loved Green Mountain Boys of Vermont—a “surprising and interesting new account…useful, informative reexamination of an often-misunderstood aspect of the American Revolution” (Booklist).In the “highly recommended” (Library Journal) Those Turbulent Sons of Freedom, Wren overturns the myth of Ethan Allen as a legendary hero of the American ... Read more

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The myth and the reality of Ethan Allen and the much-loved Green Mountain Boys of Vermont—a “surprising and interesting new account…useful, informative reexamination of an often-misunderstood aspect of the American Revolution” (Booklist).In the “highly recommended” (Library Journal) Those Turbulent Sons of Freedom, Wren overturns the myth of Ethan Allen as a legendary hero of the American
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Beau Geste

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Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. ... Read more

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Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
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Those Turbulent Sons of Freedom

Ethan Allen's Green Mountain Boys and the American Revolution

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In Those Turbulent Sons of Freedom, Christopher S. Wren overturns the myth of Ethan Allen as a legendary hero of the American Revolution and a patriotic son of Vermont and offers a different portrait of Allen and his Green Mountain Boys. They were ruffians who joined the rush for cheap land on the northern frontier of the colonies in the years before the American Revolution. Allen did not serve in ... Read more

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In Those Turbulent Sons of Freedom, Christopher S. Wren overturns the myth of Ethan Allen as a legendary hero of the American Revolution and a patriotic son of Vermont and offers a different portrait of Allen and his Green Mountain Boys. They were ruffians who joined the rush for cheap land on the northern frontier of the colonies in the years before the American Revolution. Allen did not serve in
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Cupid in Africa

by Percival Christopher Wren ...

Adventure and Exploration: The protagonist, often a bold and resourceful adventurer typical of Wren's characters, navigates through the challenging terrain and encounters various obstacles and dangers.Romance: As implied by the title, romance plays a significant role in the story. The protagonist may find love amidst the adventure, possibly with a local African woman or someone else they meet ... Read more

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Adventure and Exploration: The protagonist, often a bold and resourceful adventurer typical of Wren's characters, navigates through the challenging terrain and encounters various obstacles and dangers.Romance: As implied by the title, romance plays a significant role in the story. The protagonist may find love amidst the adventure, possibly with a local African woman or someone else they meet
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Beau Geste

Enriched edition. Courage, Loyalty, and Sacrifice in the Sahara: A Classic Adventure Tale

by Percival Christopher Wren, Owen Lennox ...

In "Beau Geste," Percival Christopher Wren crafts a compelling adventure novel that takes readers on a journey into the heart of the French Foreign Legion. Infused with themes of honor, bravery, and sacrifice, the narrative revolves around the valorous acts of the titular character and his brothers, who are bound by loyalty and an indomitable spirit. Wren's vivid prose and meticulous attention to ... Read more

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In "Beau Geste," Percival Christopher Wren crafts a compelling adventure novel that takes readers on a journey into the heart of the French Foreign Legion. Infused with themes of honor, bravery, and sacrifice, the narrative revolves around the valorous acts of the titular character and his brothers, who are bound by loyalty and an indomitable spirit. Wren's vivid prose and meticulous attention to
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Cupid In Africa (Unabridged)

by PERCIVAL CHRISTOPHER WREN ...

Narrated by Lorie Washington ...

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8 hours 42 min

Bertram Greene, brilliant student, aesthete, intellectual and shy, decides to make his military father proud of him at last and joins the colonial Indian Army Reserve as a second Lieutenant at the start of Great War. Feeling a complete fish out of water, he is dispatched to India without any training whatsoever, and is expected to take charge of a company of native soldiers. He is then posted to ... Read more

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Bertram Greene, brilliant student, aesthete, intellectual and shy, decides to make his military father proud of him at last and joins the colonial Indian Army Reserve as a second Lieutenant at the start of Great War. Feeling a complete fish out of water, he is dispatched to India without any training whatsoever, and is expected to take charge of a company of native soldiers. He is then posted to
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Driftwood Spars The Stories of a Man, a Boy, a Woman, and Certain Other People Who Strangely Met Upon the Sea of Life

by PERCIVAL CHRISTOPHER WREN ...

The narrative likely weaves together the stories of individuals from diverse backgrounds and walks of life who cross paths under unusual circumstances. It may explore themes of fate, chance encounters, human connections, and the impact of these chance meetings on the characters' lives.Wren's writing style often featured adventurous and dramatic plots, and "Driftwood Spars" might reflect his knack ... Read more

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The narrative likely weaves together the stories of individuals from diverse backgrounds and walks of life who cross paths under unusual circumstances. It may explore themes of fate, chance encounters, human connections, and the impact of these chance meetings on the characters' lives.Wren's writing style often featured adventurous and dramatic plots, and "Driftwood Spars" might reflect his knack
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