Publisher's Synopsis
The Green Flag and Other Stories of War and Sport is a collection of short stories written by Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of the famous detective character, Sherlock Holmes. The book features a mix of tales that revolve around two main themes: war and sport.The war stories are set during the Boer War, a conflict between the British Empire and two Boer states in South Africa that took place from 1899 to 1902. Doyle himself served as a doctor in the war, and his experiences inspired many of the stories in this collection. The stories focus on the bravery, courage, and sacrifice of soldiers and civilians during the conflict.The sport stories, on the other hand, are mainly centered around cricket and rugby, two popular sports in the United Kingdom. They feature characters who are passionate about their sports and who are willing to go to great lengths to achieve victory. These stories highlight the importance of sportsmanship, teamwork, and perseverance.Overall, The Green Flag and Other Stories of War and Sport is a fascinating collection of short stories that showcases Doyle's writing skills and his ability to capture the essence of two very different themes. It is a must-read for fans of Doyle's work and for anyone interested in war and sports literature.1900. Doyle, the English novelist best known for his Sherlock Holmes detective books, also wrote historical novels. Contents: The Green Flag; Captain Sharkey; The Crime of the Brigadier; The Croxley Master; The Slapping Sal; The Lord of Chateau Noir; The Striped Chest; A Shadow Before; The King of the Foxes; The Three Correspondents; The New Catacomb; The Debut of Bimbashi Joyce; and A Foreign Office Romance. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
