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Churchill’s Little Redhead

Emma — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Celia Sandys’ charming autobiography paints a remarkable picture of her exceptional life. It also includes a unique window on the life and death of her grandfather, Winston Churchill. Married three times during an eventful life, she became a renowned author and presenter of stories of the incredible Churchill dynasty.

Autogiro Pioneer: The Life of Jack Richardson

Emma — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Autogiro Pioneer is a vivid account of the varied life and adventures of Jack Richardson (1899-1987). The book is based on his memoirs, which have been edited by his son. In the 1930s he worked for Juan de la Cierva, the inventor of the Autogiro (the forerunner of the helicopter), and was the first person to obtain a commercial pilot’s licence as an Autogiro pilot. This work involved (among other activities) several hazardous flights across Europe in all kinds of weather. In 1944 he learnt how to fly the new Sikorsky helicopters in the United States, and became the first fully-trained helicopter pilot in the British Army. In his later career with the Army and with Westland Aircraft he helped to develop the military and commercial uses of the helicopter, played a major role in the construction of the Heliport at Battersea, and was Chairman of The Helicopter Association. As a young man he had been a cavalry officer in the Ninth Lancers, and for seven years a successful orange farmer In South Africa. He was a keen racing skier and amateur painter. The book is illustrated with 100 pictures in black and white and in colour.

The Earls of Essex

Emma — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Over a period of 400 years, the Capell family built a fortune, and over the next 500 years, lost it due to an incredible number of mistakes, bad judgment calls, and misfortunes. `The Earls of Essex' examines the rise and fall of this family, providing in-depth analysis and judgement on the reasons behind their decline.

England, their England

Emma — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0000

A satirical novel first published in 1933, It became a bestseller, and has endured as a classic of humor. Donald, the main character, attends a country house weekend, serves as private secretary to a Member of Parliament, attends the League of Nations, and most famously, plays in a village cricket match. The book is a treasure trove of fun.