
Galloper Jack
The Remarkable Story of the Man Who Rode a Real War Horse
Brough Scott(Author)
Racing Post (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 9. March 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
416 pages
978-1-908216-46-5 (ISBN)
Description
This is Brough Scott's moving biography of his grandfather - the author of the best-selling Warrior. 'Galloper' Jack Seely was at the heart of some of the most important events of the first part of the 20th century. His early life was one of adventure, sailing to the antipodes, saving the crew of a French ship wrecked off the coast of the Isle of Wight and later raising a squadron and joining the Boer War, where he was awarded the DSO for his bravery. On his return to England he was elected Conservative MP for the Isle of Wight, but just like his close friend Winston Churchill, later crossed over to the Liberal party. At the outbreak of the First World War, Seely went to the Western Front and there made his name as a humane and innovative leader. Written with honesty and wit, this is an exciting, unusual and thought-provoking biography of a man who has been unfairly treated by history.
Reviews / Votes
An enthralling book about a wild adventurer, a courageous soldier, a politician [and] a statesman. Ian Wooldrige, Daily MailMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pitch Publishing Ltd
Illustrations
Illustrations, maps, ports.
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 130 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-908216-46-5 (9781908216465)
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Person
BROUGH SCOTT, has covered racing for many years, broadcasting for ITV and Channel 4, as well as co-founding the Racing Post. Voted Best Racing Journalist of the Year 2010, he has written numerous books, including Of Horses and Heroes.