Erskine Childers
Erskine Childers was an Irish writer and political figure who had served as an artilleryman during the Boer War and in the British Navy during World War I. A skilled yachtsman, he, like his character Arthur Davies, was fond of exploring obscure island coasts.
Erskine Childers was an Irish writer and political figure who had served as an artilleryman during the Boer War and in the British Navy during World War I. A skilled yachtsman, he, like his character Arthur Davies, was fond of exploring obscure island coasts. See less
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Erskine Childers book reviews
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The Riddle of the Sands
by BD0407, Jun 15, 2011
THIS IS A GREAT READ. TOO BAD CHILDERS DID NOT WRITE MORE. I ALSO HAVE THE VIDEO--GOOD MOVIE. ACCURATE. GOOD EXAMPLE OF ONE-ON-ONE AND SUSPENSEFUL STORY. Read More
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The Riddle of the Sands
A good story
by Tompy, Mar 31, 2011
This was billed as the first of the spy stories, and it lived up to that quite well. Also if you like sea stories you would enjoy it just for that. The characters were well developed, and the plot ... Read More
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The Riddle of the Sands
by simor, Oct 1, 2009
I was first introduced to Riddle of the Sands as a young girl; over the years I have taken it from the library every so often to reread and finally decided I should own a copy. Anyone who enjoys ... Read More
