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Soft cover. Etat : New. First Thus. This new copy is bound in illustrated card covers as issued. The contents are bright, tight, white and square. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. "Rape, Ravage and Rant are the German watchwords in this war. Right, Revenge & Retrenchment shall be ours." Alexander Scrimgeour, 17th September 1914. When nineteen year old Alexander Scrimgeour lost his life at the Battle of Jutland in 1916, he had already left a legacy - complete diaries spanning the previous six years, chronicling first his life as the son of a wealthy stock broker, then his time as a young sea cadet and finally as a Sub-Lieutenant in His Majesty's Navy. Like all good midshipmen were required to do, Scrimgeour took great pride in writing his journals and was careful to recount every event with marked sincerity. Appalled by some of the actions of the British Admiralty and the Germans alike, Scrimgeour risked court-martial to record some of the more notorious incidents during World War I, and what really happened.His candid way of writing coupled with an articulate and imaginative turn of phrase has left us with first hand evidence shedding light on some extraordinary moments of the Great War. Among his revelations, Scrimgeour reveals the real reason behind the sinking of the HMS Hawke, the events preceding the capture of the infamous Baron Von Wedel - head of the German Spy Bureau and Privy Councilor to the Kaiser and what he learnt from dining with his Naval Commanders as the ship's interpreter. A great deal of attention is devoted to his personal life, including his numerous love affairs, his relationship with his family and his anguish at the loss of close friends killed during the war. Up until now, the few existing war diaries have generally been written by those who fought in the trenches. To have such a detailed and well preserved account of the Great War, written so eloquently from a naval standpoint is nothing less than a marvel. With thousands of British sailors losing their lives at sea during World War I, it is important to draw on all remaining first hand evidence so that we remember, and never forget the heroic actions of our ancestors during one of our country's darkest episodes.through the diaries of Alexander Scrimgeour, we can do just that. Ref FFF 2.

Hardback. Etat : VG+. Etat de la jaquette : Fine DW. 1st Edition. Book is in fine condiition BUT top and base of spine and corners a little bumped/rubbed. Dustwrapper/dustjacket is in very fine condition with virtually no signs of wear and/or age.

Hardback. Etat : nrFine. Etat de la jaquette : nrFine DW. 1st Edition. Book and dustwrapper/dustjacket (£20) are in nearly fine condition with only slightest signs of wear and/or age.In a loose polythene protector.

Octavo softcover (VG+); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage costs.

Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition, first impression 2008 near fine hardback in a very good dust wrapper, edges lightly rubbed. Protected by clear removable archival covering. No inscription. Not price clipped. 304 pages with index. Charts. Illustrations.

Hardback. The Truly Astonishing Wartime Diary And Letters of An Edwardian Gentleman Naval Officer Boy And Son Small piece of paper missing to the top centre of thenbsp front board Minor wear to the top and tail of the spine pp 304 A nice clean copy. book.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 1st Edition. When 19 -year-old Alexander Scrimgeour lost his life in HMS Invincible at the Battle of Jutland in 1916, he left an exceptional legacy - his personal diaries and letters spanning the years 1910 to 1916. Concentrating on the years of the First World War, this book presents a rare and unique insight into the naval war through the eyes of a young midshipman. A good, tight and clean copy.