World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, English; World War, 1914-1918 -- Prisoners and prisons, Turkish
PUSHING WATER. By R.N.V. (LIEUT. ERIC DAWSON.) Crown 8vo. 4/- net.
"Pushing Water" reveals a phase of warfare of which the world knows
little or nothing. It is the story of the "Movy" of
submarine-hunting and mine sweeping in perilous seas, of duties
faithfully accomplished, without expectation of fame or reward. As a
sidelight on a branch of the Navy's activities it has a good deal of
interest, but the book would recommend itself on the score of its
quiet humour and abundant anecdote alone.
"_This entertaining book ... a vivid picture of existence on a
'Movy.'_"--_Sunday Times._
"_An animated narrative._"--_Scotsman._
"_Described with real humour ... decidedly
interesting._"--_Birmingham Post._
A HANDFUL OF AUSSEYS. By C. HAMPTON THORP, A.I.F., with a foreword by
General Sir William Birdwood, K.C.B., K.C.S.I., K.C.M.G., etc., and an
Introductory Poem by Robert Bridges, Poet Laureate. With Illustrations
by James F. Scott. Crown 8vo. 7/- net.
"A Handful of Ausseys" is the only book from the pen of an
Australian soldier which deals intimately with the troopship voyage
between the Commonwealth and England, and the more detailed side of
the Soldier's life in England before he goes across the Channel.
"_Well justifies its place among war books, for it is well written,
graphic and amusing, and full of facts and anecdotes.... The
illustrations are rather telling and rather original._"--_Times._
"_Among the good war pictures of the present war, the description of
this draft's moving up to the firing line deserves to find a
pleasant place._"--_Bookman._
"_Racily describes with much good humour and amusing anecdote the
daily experiences of an Australian reinforcement ... these bright
and spirited pages._"--_Scotsman._
THREE CHEVRONS. By "OREX" (MAJOR H. F. BIDDER, D.S.O.) Crown 8vo. 5/-
net.
An absolutely authentic, cool record of what the author saw on the
Flanders front from Christmas, 1914, to June, 1917. It contains the
experiences of a clear-sighted conscientious officer who keeps as
close as possible to fact and maintains his detached judicial point
of view. A book which both the military man and public generally
will appreciate for its freshness and candour.
"_'Orex' has made a singularly successful contribution to war
literature by the direct method of honesty, modesty and simplicity.
His book is a pleasant surprise.... He expresses it all in an
individuality of great charm, the charm of literary unconsciousness
and quiet restraint.... In every respect a good book._"--_Daily
News._
"_Simply and attractively written, and quite worth its place in the
ON ACTIVE SERVICE Series._"--_Times._
SOME SOLDIERS AND LITTLE MAMMA. By HELEN BOULNOIS. Crown 8vo. 5/-
net.
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