Books with author Compton Mackenzie

The year is 1914.The writer Compton Mackenzie is eager to do his duty to his country and join the army. But crippled with Sciatica, he knows he will never pass any medical examination. Disillusioned, he resigns himself to travelling Europe and writing his next book when fate presents an opportunity. He is offered a Staff Job by Sir Ian Hamilton, Commander-in-Chief of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.He travels immediately to the coasts of the Aegean.This journey is the beginning of Mackenzie’s experience of the war.There were few more controversial battles in that epic conflict than the Gallipoli Expedition.'Gallipoli Memories' throws fresh light on many of the more obscure and unknown issues of that campaign. Told at first hand by a writer who found fame with books such as Whisky Galore, its provides a fascinating account of the battle, and the bravery of the men who fought it. Compton Mackenzie was a prolific writer of fiction, biography, histories and memoir, as well as a cultural commentator, raconteur and lifelong Scottish nationalist. He was one of the co-founders in 1928 of the Scottish National Party and was knighted in 1952.

A first-hand account of one of the most controversial battles of the First World War...The year is 1914. The writer Compton Mackenzie is eager to do his duty to his country and join the army. But, suffering with Sciatica, he knows he will never pass any medical examination. Disillusioned, he resigns himself to travelling Europe and writing his next book when fate presents an opportunity. He is offered a Staff Job by Sir Ian Hamilton, Commander-in-Chief of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force. He travels immediately to the coasts of the Aegean. This journey is the beginning of Mackenzie’s experience of the First World War, which was to culminate in the epic, harrowing conflict of the Gallipoli Expedition.Gallipoli Memories throws fresh light on many of the more obscure and unknown issues of that campaign. Described masterfully by a writer who found fame with books such as Whisky Galore and The Monarch of the Glen, it provides a fascinating account of the battle, and the bravery of the men who fought it. Compton Mackenzie was a prolific writer of fiction, biography, histories and memoir, as well as a cultural commentator, raconteur and lifelong Scottish nationalist. He was one of the co-founders in 1928 of the Scottish National Party and was knighted in 1952.

This kindle version is 7 books collection written Compton Mackenzie.Works Included:The Altar StepsCarnivalThe Early Life And Adventures Of Sylvia ScarlettGuy And PaulineKensington RhymesSinister Street, Vol. 1Sinister Street, Vol. 2About Author:Sir Compton Mackenzie, (1883–1972) was a prolific writer of fiction, biography, histories and a memoir, as well as a cultural commentator, raconteur and lifelong Scottish nationalist.

Gallipoli Memories Originally published in 1929, this is an eye-witness account. Compton Mackenzie, famous for his humorous novels, relates his memories of Gallipoli in the First World War. Contents: The Beginning of th. e War Off to Alexandria Getting a Uniform Looking for G.H.Q. The 'Arcadian' Helles Life at G.H.Q. The Battle of the Fourth of June More Life at G.H.Q. Army Corps Headquarters Tenedos for the Second Time Shells Tenedos for the Third Time. Off to Mytilene Days and Nights in Lesbos The Vassilaki Family The New Army Back at G.H.Q. The Dark Night of the Suvla Landing After Suvla Helles Index. Keywords: World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns Turkey and the near East Gallipoli World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, English Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Obscure Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Keywords: First World War Eye Witness Account Gallipoli Army Corps Index Keywords Helles Personal Narratives 1914 Memories Compton Mackenzie Humorous Novels Mytilene Arcadian 1900s Lesbos

Excerpt from Gallipoli MemoriesThis first volume adds nothing of the least historical value to the literature of the war, though in succeeding volumes I hope to shed some light on the situation in Greece during 1916 and 1917, which obscure enough in any case, has been still further obscured by a mass of partisan writing on both sides.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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Excerpt from Youth's EncounterMeanwhile, far below the tramp of men continued, until suddenly an immense roar filled the room. Some of the bars shivered and clinked, and Michael's heart nearly stopped. The roar died away only to be succeeded by another roar from the opposite direction. Stella woke up crying. Michael was too deeply frightened so to soothe himself, as he sat clutching the pointed ears of the gray pillow. Stella, feeling that the fretful tears of a sudden awakening were insufficient, set up a bellow of dismay. Michael was motionless, only aware of a gigantic heart that shook him horribly. At last the footsteps of Nurse could be heard, and over them the quick tut-tut-tuts that voiced her irritation.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.