
Adventures Of A Despatch Rider
William Henry Lowe Watson(Author)
Alpha Editions (Publisher)
Published on 18. June 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
168 pages
978-93-5475-335-0 (ISBN)
Description
A brisk, bound-tale of courage on two wheels and a map of distant frontiers. Adventures Of A Despatch Rider carries you from the tense lanes of early twentieth century Britain into the muddy, fluttering frontiers where despatch riders stitched together orders, hope, and survival across colonial service.
This is more than a travel memoir or a military memoir; it's a vivid window into battlefield logistics, the nerve-centre of armies, and the quiet tenacity of a rider who rode through weather, danger, and routine with unflinching resolve. The author's frank, humane voice invites history enthusiasts and casual readers alike to feel the cadence of daily duty, the textures of the road, and the human stories that underpinned a vast empire's operations. It's a work of literary restraint and practical adventure, offering timeless reflections on duty, distance, and the costs of global endeavour.
A note on literary and historical significance: the book stands as a classic British military narrative from the empire era, appreciated by vintage book collectors and scholars for its authentic voice and period texture. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. This is a true heritage work for both the devoted bookshelf and the curious, broader readership.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Delhi
India
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
254 gr
ISBN-13
978-93-5475-335-0 (9789354753350)
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