History

A biography or Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, written some time after his death and presented as a memorial of his achievements and character.

The diary kept whilst the author was accompanying Napoleon during part of his imprisonment on the island of St. Helena.

An account of the trial and subsequent exchange of Soviet spy Col. Abel with a US pilot on the border of East and West Berlin. The basis of the film Bridge of Spies.

A detailed manual of its period for all aspects of amateur gunsmithing.

A History of the Scottish Borders town of Hawick, known for it's unique flag and seal dating back to 1524. 

Beautifully illustrated descriptions of some 45 trees and shrubs mentioned in the Bible, with a short chapter on each. Written by a former Keeper of the Botanic Gardens at Edinburgh, and Professor of Medicine and Botany.

A detailed and lavishly illustrated history of the Welsh Guards during WWII, written by a Major of the Regiment.

A History of the fifth Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards and its parent regiments, written by a former colonel.

Together, the first part of General de Gaulle's memoires from the first part of WWII.

The story of Japan's most successful fighter pilot during WWII, the war in the Pacific.

The first comprehensive account, in English, of the background, proceedings and verdict of the trial for war crimes against 28 Japanese leaders, in the aftermath of WWII.

A romantically exaggerated account of a thirty day angling tour of Wales; also filled with anecdotes about the author's military and sporting experiences in India, and his friends Byron and Shelley.

A history of the club in Glasgow from its founding in 1866 to 1946, written by the Honorary President.

Detailed instructions in the art of fly fishing, with particular reference to the North Devon streams.

A beautifully illustrated edition of the classic discourse on "The contemplative man's recreation." 

A historical guide to trout fishing in stream and lake.

A natural history and description of the river Avon and its tributaries, written by the head keeper of the Officer's Fishing Association at Netheravon.

Detailed descriptions of the many types of fly and other insects most effective for fly fishing. Followed by instructions for the making of various kinds of artificial flies.