Weldon, Lewen

Hard Lying: Eastern Mediterranean, 1914-1919

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ISBN 13:: 9781780601991
author:: Weldon, Lewen
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Eland Publishing Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2022
Pages:: 256
Dimensions:: 1.4 x 13.8 x 13.8 centimetres (0
Genre:: Travel, Essays & Travelogues, ,
Condition:: New
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Hard Lying Eastern Mediterranean, 1914-1919 by Lewen Weldon is a gripping account of espionage and adventure during World War I. Based in Port Said or Famagusta, Weldon operated a network of spies and agents from a steam yacht, using small boats to transport personnel under the cover of night. Weldon's exploits involved conducting personal interviews with key figures, including Armenian refugees fleeing massacres and passionate Arab nationalists, as well as resolute Turkish soldiers. The author's modesty and self-deprecating wit provide valuable insight into his experiences, which were marked by remarkable luck in avoiding capture - only one agent was killed, while six were executed. This book is a testament to the power of true stories, which had to be told despite the challenges faced by Weldon and those involved.

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