All Old Books

A biography of the Elizabethan seafarer and privateer, known for his three voyages of exploration to the New World in search of the North East Passage.

The first complete history of the French Navy written in English, from 1217 up to the end of WWII; with post war years covered in an appendix.

An examination of the association between British Liberals and Woodrow Wilson during WWI, and the influence on subsequent US policy.

A biography of T.E. Lawrence, from his student days at Oxford and his early interests and travels before his remarkable military career.

The memoirs of the Gallipoli campaign, by the former Admiral of the Fleet. 

Comprising despatches from the First Expeditionary Force, led by the author Field Marshall Sir J.D.P. French. 

"It begins with a murder on a rainy night in a cul-de-sac off London theatreland. Who were the strange couple in the country bus..."

Familiar characters encounter new breakthroughs in the science of extra sensory perception, and the international power struggles around its control.

A complete bibliography covering the wide range of Dorothy L. Sayers detective fiction, poetry, translations, essays and plays. Also including a catalogue of contributions to periodicals, reviews, broadcasts and lectures.

The personal account of a surgeon with the Red Cross serving in Belgium, who was arrested and held captive by the invading German army, contrary to previous rules of engagement.

A detailed account of conditions in Belgium during the Great War. Starvation, death, transportation and robbery; but also the brave resistance activities of many brave men and women.

A personal memoir of of the authors service especially relating to horse transportation in forward areas during the Great War. Also included are many details of mens and animals rations and care, and how organised sport continued throughout the period.

A detailed practical guide, originally written for the staff of the Nigerian Government Railway, on the running and maintenance of steam locomotives.

The autobiography of a steam engineer, born in Cowes in 1898, including service through both world wars.

A History of the Fifth Army in WWI by its former commander, including descriptions of the Battle of the Somme and Passchendaele.

A History of WWI in France and Belgium from the perspective of a former brigade commander of the Lowlanders

Introduction by Winston Churchill. A detailed account focusing on the year 1917 during WWI, and on the endurance and courage of British and French soldiers before the tide finally began to turn towards eventual victory.

The first full and authoritative account of the enormous task in identifying and commemorating a million dead soldiers of the British Commonwealth. With photographs of the beautiful memorials and cemeteries in the care of the Commission.