Flashman's adventures as a reluctant secret agent in Afghanistan and his entry into the exclusive company of Lord Cardigan's Hussars, culminates in his finest hour - his part in the historic disadter of the Retreat from Kabul.
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Flashman's adventures as a reluctant secret agent in Afghanistan and his entry into the exclusive company of Lord Cardigan's Hussars, culminates in his finest hour - his part in the historic disadter of the Retreat from Kabul.
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1st edn 5th printing. 8vo. Rebound in unlettered blue cloth (VG), dustwrapper (lightly chipped at head of spine-otherwise VG in protective cover, not price clipped). Pp. 256 (front free endpaper removed and front inner hinge reinforced with tape; ex public library with usual stamps and markings).
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None. Fine in Near Fine jacket. A scarce 2014 facsimile of the first edition of George Macdonald Fraser's 1969 novel, 'Flashman'. A facsimile of the first edition of the first Flashman novel. In the publisher's original price unclipped dust wrapper, designed by Arthur Barbosa. In this work MacDonald Fraser details the career of Flashman following on from his expulsion from Rugby School in 'Tom Brown's School Days' by Thomas Hughes. Fraser's series explores Flashman later in life, where he lives in as a Victorian soldier climbing the ranks of the British Army, while remaining the same drunk, liar, thief, and cheat, that often runs away from danger rather than facing it head on. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, fine. Edgewear to dust wrapper back strip head. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Fine.
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Arthur Barbosa. Fine in Near Fine jacket. The first edition of George MacDonald Fraser's first Flashman novel, the first of twelve works know collectively as 'The Flashman Papers'. The first edition, first impression in the publisher's original price unclipped dust wrapper, designed by Arthur Barbosa. The first Flashman novel, in this work MacDonald Fraser details the career of Flashman following on from his expulsion from Rugby School in 'Tom Brown's School Days' by Thomas Hughes. Fraser's series explores Flashman later in life, where he lives in as a Victorian soldier climbing the ranks of the British Army, while remaining the same drunk, liar, thief, and cheat, that often runs away from danger rather than facing it head on. Inscription to verso of front free endpaper. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with price unclipped dust wrapper. A touch of shelf wear to back strip head, otherwise externally fine. Sunning to dust wrapper back strip, with wraps exceptionally bright. Inscription to verso of front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Fine.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.
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Fair. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. The book is perfectly readable and fit for use, although it shows signs of previous ownership. The spine is likely creased and the cover scuffed or slightly torn. Textbooks will typically have an amount of underlining and/or highlighting, as well as notes. If this book is over 5 years old, then please expect the pages to be yellowing or to have age spots. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. Damaged cover. The cover of is slightly damaged for instance a torn or bent corner.
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Very good. All orders are dispatched within 1 working day from our UK warehouse. Established in 2004, we are dedicated to recycling unwanted books on behalf of a number of UK charities who benefit from added revenue through the sale of their books plus huge savings in waste disposal. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied.
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Very good. All orders are dispatched within 1 working day from our UK warehouse. Established in 2004, we are dedicated to recycling unwanted books on behalf of a number of UK charities who benefit from added revenue through the sale of their books plus huge savings in waste disposal. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied.
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Good. All orders are dispatched within 1 working day from our UK warehouse. Established in 2004, we are dedicated to recycling unwanted books on behalf of a number of UK charities who benefit from added revenue through the sale of their books plus huge savings in waste disposal. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied.
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If you've seen the TV series Blackadder, you know the Lord Flasheart. This is his progenitor fully fleshed out. A conceited, cowardly, underhanded, womanizer with an ego the size of one of the more massive continents. His one saving grace? Total honesty about himself. Over ten novels, author Fraser takes Old Flashy on a tour of world events and gets him, often reluctantly, caught up in world-turners where, against all odds, he is acclaimed a hero in spite of his best efforts to slither out of danger at every turn. If you're up for some intriguing insights on history, manly (and strictly non-PC) sexual encounters, high adventure, and dark comedy, take a dip. You might find a bit of Old Flashy in yourself ... if you're honest.
Pflavia
Feb 27, 2016
Flashman
I picked up Flashman because it references Ruritania, a particular interest of mine and slogged through to find the reference. The book is well written and interesting from an historical perspective. However, I really cannot encourage anyone to read it. The lead character (in this instance a true anti-hero) is despicable. I have no doubt such people did then and still do exist, but does anyone really want to know them? Had the author made him humorous, Flashman might, possibly, have been bearable. This was not the case. I will definitely NOT read any of the sequels.
jfwag3
Jul 31, 2008
Great Read
If you are looking for a great read with a bit of historical adventure you've found it. Be prepared for some very sexist humor and attitude but overall a VERY entertaining book. Despite all of his flaws, and there are many, Flashman is a memorable character whom you can't help but like. His brutal honesty and ability to extracate himself from some very sticky situations make for a great story full of action and laughter as well as some historical accuracy.
