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  • Sniping in France: With notes on the scientific training of scouts, observers, and snipers

    "Sniping in France" by H. Hesketh-Prichard is a comprehensive exploration of the role of snipers during World War I, focusing on their training and operational effectiveness. The book delves into the techniques and strategies employed by snipers, emphasizing the importance of patience, precision, and stealth. Hesketh-Prichard, drawing from his experiences, provides insights into the psychological ... Read more

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  • Sniping in France

    How the British Army Won the Sniping War in the Trenches

    Available for the first time in years, this is a new edition of the classic account by the adventurer and big game hunter who developed and ran the British Army sniping programme in the First World War. When the war started in 1914, Germany's edge in the sniping duel on the Western Front cost thousands of British casualties. Sniping in France explains the methods Hesketh-Prichard used to reverse ... Read more

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  • Sniping in France

    With Notes on the Scientific Training of Scouts, Observers, and Snipers

    Major Hesketh Vernon Hesketh-Prichard was an explorer and adventurer who revolutionized the training of British Army snipers during the First World War. In this richly-detailed book, he explains his constant efforts to improve sniping standards, which finally resulted in the First Army School of Scouting, Observation and Sniping. Drawing on his experience as a big-game hunter and marksman, he ... Read more

    $4.22 CAD

  • Ghosts

    Being the Experiences of Flaxman Low

    Series series Black Heath Gothic, Sensation and Supernatural
    Flaxman Low, occult detective and psychologist, is an expert in all things supernatural. Follow his exciting cases in these classic stories, as he deals with elemental spirits, fearsome attacks by vengeful family spectres and a final showdown with his evil nemesis Dr Kalmarkane! ... Read more

    $1.85 CAD

  • Sniping in France

    Winning the Sniping War in the Trenches

    Before it became a standard military tactic, and immortalised in film, the science of sniping was both untrusted and often regarded as unsportsmanlike by the military.To nostalgic British generals ardent for the cavalry charge and volley fire, the use of a crack marksman, working alone to pick off unsuspecting enemy, was just ‘not cricket’.But the Germans were not so short-sighted.By the end of ... Read more

    $3.99 CAD

  • Sniping in France 1914-18

    With Notes on the Scientific Training of Scouts, Observers, and Snipers

    Series Book 1 - Helion Library of the Great War
    The first volume in the new Helion Library of the Great War, a series designed to bring into print rare books long out-of-print, as well as producing translations of important and overlooked material that will contribute to our knowledge of this conflict.Sniping in France provides a detailed and richly-informative account of how the snipers of the Great War British army trained and fought, and ... Read more

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  • Through Trackless Labrador

    The life of the Labrador is entirely predatory. It never has been anything else north of lat. 54, and unless mineral discoveries are made, never can be. Its inhabitants live by the chase. The bears, the caribou, the birds, the seals, the salmon, the trout, and the cod form the capital of the country, and the problem of existence is solved by successful destruction. At the same time, the Labrador ... Read more

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  • Through the Heart of Patagonia

    This edition features• illustrations• a linked Table of Contents and IndexCONTENTSIntroductionI. PatagoniaII. Southward Ho!III. The Battle of the HorsesIV. The Battle of the Horses (continued)V. The River ValleysVI. Manners and Customs of the TehuelchesVII. Tehuelche Methods of HuntingVIII. The Kingdom of the WindsIX. Round and About Lake Buenos AiresX. The Gorge of the River de los Antiguos<... ... Read more

    $5.63 CAD

  • Through the Heart of Patagonia

    "Through the Heart of Patagonia" by H. Hesketh-Prichard is an adventurous narrative that captures the essence of exploration in one of the world's most remote regions. The author, a passionate naturalist and explorer, recounts his journey through the rugged landscapes of Patagonia, detailing the breathtaking scenery, diverse wildlife, and the challenges faced during his expedition. His vivid ... Read more

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  • Through the Heart of Patagonia

    A Naturalist Among the Southern Pampas

    Series series Chronicles & Essays
    Complete and unabridged, with 60 full-page plates by William Trost Richards, Thomas Moran and J. M. W. Turner. An expedition through Patagonia in 1900 looking for a giant ground sloth reported to be still alive. They did not find it. Hesketh-Prichard wrote up the country, the guanaco and the Welsh settlers instead, and later founded the British army's sniping school. Its 119 original illustrations ... Read more

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  • A Modern Mercenary

    A Modern Mercenary presents a compelling tapestry of tales that traverse the tumultuous landscape of early 20th-century adventures and exploits. This collection brilliantly weaves together narratives that explore themes of bravery, moral complexity, and the intricate dance of loyalty and betrayal in times of conflict. The anthology showcases a diverse range of literary styles, from vivid ... Read more

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  • A Modern Mercenary

    Exploring the Modern Warrior's Quest

    In the compelling anthology 'A Modern Mercenary,' the overarching theme of professional soldiering and its ethical implications is examined through an eclectic assortment of narratives. This collection traverses diverse literary styles, from gripping action-packed tales to reflective, introspective confessions. The assemblage takes readers through complex conflicts where mercenaries navigate their ... Read more

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