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The Complete Richard Hannay: "The Thirty-Nine Steps","Greenmantle","Mr Standfast","The Three Hostages","The Island of Sheep"The Complete Richard Hannay: "The Thirty-Nine Steps","Greenmantle","Mr Standfast","The Three Hostages","The Island of Sheep" by John Buchan
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great compilation from simpler times yet the theme of culture clash in Greenmantle has come back to haunt the west today
John MacnabJohn Macnab by John Buchan
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establishment figures seek kicks risking reputations to escape their ennui. Adventures can happen on these shores.
The Half-heartedThe Half-hearted by John Buchan
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A story of missed love in an adventure story. If you have chance at happines grab it. Regrets are sorer than failure.
Wilfred Thesiger: The Life of the Great ExplorerWilfred Thesiger: The Life of the Great Explorer by Alexander Maitland
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what a life. A bygone era this man challenged convention, himself and others.
The Places In BetweenThe Places In Between by Rory Stewart
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We still have great adventurers and gives insight into the ordinary lives in extraordinary circumstances.
Strange Places, Questionable PeopleStrange Places, Questionable People by John Simpson
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Insight from an eye witness to history. Challenges you to see the view from the other side.
On Secret Service East of Constantinople: The Plot to Bring Down the British EmpireOn Secret Service East of Constantinople: The Plot to Bring Down the British Empire by Peter Hopkirk
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Orient played with by the major powers. So nothing changes.
Younghusband: The Last Great Imperial AdventurerYounghusband: The Last Great Imperial Adventurer by Patrick French
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flawed hero coming down hard.
WeightWeight by Rollins Band
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A defiant snarl. When they're getting on top of you this album can be your retort.
Lawrence of Arabia - Two Disc Set [DVD] [1962]Lawrence of Arabia - Two Disc Set [DVD] [1962]
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Soundtrack, cast , scenery all great.
Where Eagles Dare [1968] [DVD]Where Eagles Dare [1968] [DVD]
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"broadsword to dannyboy." So many twists and double crosses.
The Lady Vanishes [DVD] [1938]The Lady Vanishes [DVD] [1938]
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a great film.
The Bourne Identity [2002] [DVD]The Bourne Identity [2002] [DVD]
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definitely the best of the films. The pace just right. The action got too quick in the later films so it got tiring to try and watch.
Hannay - The Complete Series [DVD] [2006]Hannay - The Complete Series [DVD] [2006]
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good series. is it sacrilege or a tribute to suggest these be remade.