  DOVER DURING THE DARK DAYS. By a "Dug-out" (Lt. Comm. Stanley Coxon, R.N.V.R. Author of "And That Reminds Me.") With contributions by other officers of the DOVER PATROL. Crown 8vo.7/- net. This book lifts the veil which was so closely drawn over the operations of the Navy during war-time. It gives accounts of many engagements and scraps with the enemy, written by actual participants, and forms a valuable contribution to the history of our navy during the most momentous years of its existence. "The real thing."—Daily Express. "Makes good reading."—Times. "Spirited and exciting."—Yorkshire Observer. "The book has many fine pages in it."—Evening News. TEMPORARY CRUSADERS. By Cecil Summers, author of "Temporary Heroes." Crown 8vo.4/- net. A further volume by the author of the very successful "Temporary Heroes," describing his experiences in France, Palestine, Egypt and Italy. "A cheery, chatty chronicle. The author has a keen eye for the humour of circumstance and a most beguiling way."—Morning Post. Bright and exhilarating. It is sure to be read widely."—Scotsman. ""Even more hearty and sincere than the successful 'Temporary Heroes.'"—Liverpool Courier. THE BOY WITH THE GUNS. By the late Lieut. G.W.Taylor. Edited by his sister Mrs. Roger Cookson. With an introduction by Sir James Crichton-Browne. With Illustrations and Maps. Crown 8vo.5/- net. This is a vividly realistic account of the work done and hardships endured by our Royal Field Artillery in the war, and of their "hair-breadth 'scapes in the imminent deadly breach" in France and Flanders, by one who went through them all and made the supreme sacrifice. 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. "A book of singular interest.... Remarkable for its sidelights, on what may be called the domestic phases of the war."—Daily Graphic. THE SILENCE OF COLONEL BRAMBLE. By Andre Maurois. Translated from the French. Second Edition. Crown 8vo.5/- net. This remarkably amusing account of an English regimental mess by a French officer who was attached as an interpreter, has had an immense vogue in France, and its appeal to English readers will without doubt be equally wide. "Those who do not already know the book in French, will lose nothing of its charm in English form.... The humours of the mess room are inimitable.... The whole thing is real, alive, sympathetic. There is not a false touch in all its delicate glancing wit."—Daily Telegraph. "An excellent translation.... A gay and daring translation.... I laughed over its audacious humour."—JAMES DOUGLAS in The Star. FIELD AMBULANCE SKETCHES. By a Corporal. These sketches by a stretcher-bearer are extraordinarily clear and actual. "Behind a Raid" is a wonderfully vivid piece of work; the reader lives every second of these thrilling hours, and the whole scene is touched SAPPER DOROTHY LAWRENCE: The only English Woman Soldier. Late Royal Engineers, 51st Division, 179th Tunnelling Company, B.E.F. With Portraits. Miss Dorothy Lawrence enjoys the distinction of having been the only British woman soldier, and in this book she sets out her varied experiences, first in Paris, where she did the necessary drills, and finally "up the line." A KUT PRISONER. By H.C.W.Bishop. Illustrated. More exciting than any fictitious story of adventure the main part of this book is occupied by the story of the author's escape, in company with three other British officers, from Kastamuni in Asia Minor. Mr. Bishop was captured at the fall of Kut, and his narrative includes a description of the appalling long march from Kut to Kastamuni, during which such a large proportion of our men succumbed to their sufferings which were wilfully aggravated by their captors. WITH THE CHINKS. By Lieut. Daryl Klein. With Illustrations. Crown 8vo.6/6 net. The author of "With the Chinks" was a civilian in China who volunteered as an officer for the training of Chinese coolies who were brought to France to form Labour Brigades to work behind the lines. The characters of his charges are sketched with considerable skill, and the voyage via Canada and the Panama Canal to France is picturesquely described. The book forms a unique and interesting page in the voluminous History of the War. |
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