NW Frontier & The Great Game (1 Viewer)

[Harrytheheid]

I mentioned on some thread over in the K&C section that I was presently re-reading "The Great Game (On Secret Service in High Asia)" by Peter Hopkirk and Saber responded indicating that it's available in the States (thanks S).
So here's a link to the book and you'll find others there that I think are just as good, especially "In Search of Kim" by Mr Hopkirk.

http://www.amazon.com/Great-Game-Struggle-Central-Kodansha/dp/1568360223/ref=tag_stp_st_edpp_url

Oh, and here's a couple of snaps taken yesterday that show how this particular book has been all around the world with me - I first read it in Nigeria.

Another must-read for the North West Frontier is Charles Allen's "Soldier Sahibs" and he has also written some other related works. Here's a link to this one;

http://www.amazon.com/Soldier-Sahib...bs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1211337841&sr=1-1

Hope anyone who gets these books enjoys them as much as I do.

Cheers
H

 

[Louis Badolato]

Excellent recommendation, Harry! I have "The Great Game" as well as another excellent book about the Great Game, which Hopkirk edited, "On Horseback Across Asia Minor". His writing style is very easy to read, and the subject matter is fascinating. On this same subject matter, I would recommend an excellent book called "Chitral: The Story of a Minor Seige", which is actually written by a Veterinary Major beseiged in the little fort, and one of the easiest non-fiction reads I've ever come across.

 

[Mister Dave]

Hey, how about that for a coincidence. I just received The Great Game in the mail from Barnes and Noble today. Looking forward to starting in on it tonight.

MD

 

[Harrytheheid]

Excellent recommendation, Harry! I have "The Great Game" as well as another excellent book about the Great Game, which Hopkirk edited, "On Horseback Across Asia Minor". His writing style is very easy to read, and the subject matter is fascinating. On this same subject matter, I would recommend an excellent book called "Chitral: The Story of a Minor Seige", which is actually written by a Veterinary Major beseiged in the little fort, and one of the easiest non-fiction reads I've ever come across.

I'll have to look out for Chitral Louis.
Thanks for the heids-up.

Cheers
H

 

[Harrytheheid]

Hey, how about that for a coincidence. I just received The Great Game in the mail from Barnes and Noble today. Looking forward to starting in on it tonight.

MD

It's no coincidence Dave

. There are COSMIC FORCES at work here.......

As I said, Charles Allen's Soldier Sahibs is also brilliant.

Cheers
H

 

[Louis Badolato]

I would like to get a copy of 'Soldiers Three' by Rudyard Kipling.

 

[Harrytheheid]

I would like to get a copy of 'Soldiers Three' by Rudyard Kipling.

Louis,
Item 5 in this link sounds interesting.....

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss...words=soldiers+three+rudyard+kipling&x=9&y=19

H

 

[Louis Badolato]

Thanks Harry! I bought the 1926 Hardcover version, and couldn't be happier!!

 

[Mister Dave]

It's no coincidence Dave

. There are COSMIC FORCES at work here.......

As I said, Charles Allen's Soldier Sahibs is also brilliant.

Cheers
H

You could be right H, although also will admit some wishful thinking on my part...looking to read up on Afghanistan and the NW Frontier in anticipation of this wonderful new range by K&C.

MD

 

[Louis Badolato]

Louis,
Item 5 in this link sounds interesting.....

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss...words=soldiers+three+rudyard+kipling&x=9&y=19

H

My 1926 Hardcover version of Soldiers Three arrived today, and I will start reading it tonight. Boy do I love Kipling!