The Riddle of the Sands
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Book Description
One of the first modern spy novels, this gripping tale also offers a vivid account of coastal sailing and navigation in the Baltic Sea during the era leading up to WWI. Written in 1903 by a Boer War veteran, it incorporates a wealth of technical sailing detail in its story of a sunny holiday that gradually darkens into a suspenseful adventure.
Book Information
Publisher | Dover Publications |
Binding | Paperback (70 editions) |
Reading Level | Uncategorized |
# of Pages | 256 |
ISBN-10 | 0486408795 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0486408798 |
Publication Date | 05/19/2011 |
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