Items related to A Dirty Swindle
Synopsis
Walter Stephen provides an uninhibited look at the misery and toil of World War I through a collection of twelve stories. Providing a Scottish perspective, he takes a look at reports from home and abroad with scepticism, delving deeper to unveil the unencumbered truth.
Recalling Siegfried Sassoon’s words, Stephen reveals the failures of those in command as the Great War became known as A Dirty Swindle. The varied accounts chronicle the progress of troops from recruitment to training to the frontline, as well as revealing a side of Field Marshal Haig never seen before.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
From the Author
Walter Stephen could not proceed beyond Geology I at Edinburgh University due to colour blindness – the analysis of crystals and subtle maps were hidden worlds for him. Degrees in Geography, Economic History and Education qualified him as an academic jack-of-all-trades with a lifelong devotion to environmental awareness and understanding. One of his achievements was the establishment and operation for twenty years of Castlehill Urban Studies Centre, the first successful Urban Studies Centre in Britain.
A former Chairman of the Sir Patrick Geddes Memorial Trust, he has been responsible for Learning from the Lasses, A Vigorous Institution and Think Global, Act Local, collections of essays on Patrick Geddes. In his introduction to the new edition of A Herd of Red Deer he brought out the importance of Frank Fraser Darling as the founder of ecology and forerunner of David Attenborough. In The Evolution of Evolution Walter Stephen sets Darwin at the centre of a circle of Interesting Victorians. All six books, plus his biography of Willie Park Junior: The Man who took Golf to the World and Walter’s Wiggles were published by Luath Press.
Review
.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherLuath Press Ltd
- Publication date2017
- ISBN 10 1910745138
- ISBN 13 9781910745137
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages192
Buy New
View this item
US$ 7.37
Shipping:
US$ 16.90
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Search results for A Dirty Swindle
Stock Image
A Dirty Swindle: True Stories of Scots in the Great War
Published by
Luath Press Ltd, United Kingdom, Edinburgh, 2015
ISBN 10: 1910745138
ISBN 13: 9781910745137
Used
Paperback
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Walter Stephen provides an uninhibited look at the misery and toil of World War I through a collection of twelve diverse stories. Providing a Scottish perspective, he takes a look at tales from home and abroad with scepticism, delving deeper to unveil the unencumbered truth. Recalling Siegfried Sassoons words, Stephen reveals the failures of those in command as the Great War became known as A Dirty Swindle. The varied accounts chronicle the progress of troops from recruitment to training to the frontline, as well as enlightening historians to a side of Field Marshal Haig never seen before. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR007326471
Quantity: 2 available
Seller Image
A Dirty Swindle: True Stories of Scots in the Great War
Seller: BoundlessBookstore, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Light wear to boards. Content is clean and bright. Good DJ with sticker to rear corner. Seller Inventory # 9999-9996560122
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
A Dirty Swindle
Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 38271173-20
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
A Dirty Swindle: True Stories of Scots in the Great War
Published by
Luath Press Ltd, UK, 2015
ISBN 10: 1910745138
ISBN 13: 9781910745137
New
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Aynam Book Disposals (ABD), Kendal, CUMBR, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Cloth. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. First Edition. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hardback. Seller Inventory # 021743
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
A Dirty Swindle: True Stories of Scots in the Great War
Seller: Majestic Books, Hounslow, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. pp. 192. Seller Inventory # 373936062
Quantity: 3 available
Stock Image
A Dirty Swindle: True Stories of Scots in the Great War
Seller: Books Puddle, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. pp. 192. Seller Inventory # 26373190753
Quantity: 3 available
Stock Image
A Dirty Swindle: True Stories of Scots in the Great War
Seller: Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd., Galway, GY, Ireland
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. A new collection of twelve sad but true stories documenting the hardship of World War 1. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; 3JJF; HBJD1; HBLW; HBTB; HBWN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 241 x 26. Weight in Grams: 452. . 2017. Hardcover. . . . . Seller Inventory # V9781910745137
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
A Dirty Swindle: True Stories of Scots in the Great War
Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. 430. Seller Inventory # B9781910745137
Quantity: 6 available
Stock Image
A Dirty Swindle: True Stories of Scots in the Great War
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 192 pages. 9.50x6.50x1.00 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # __1910745138
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
A Dirty Swindle: True Stories of Scots in the Great War
Seller: Kennys Bookstore, Olney, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. A new collection of twelve sad but true stories documenting the hardship of World War 1. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; 3JJF; HBJD1; HBLW; HBTB; HBWN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 241 x 26. Weight in Grams: 452. . 2017. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # V9781910745137
Quantity: 2 available