About the book
Written during the first years of World War I by a British military hero, this charming volume introduces the essentials of spycraft. Sir Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the Boy Scouts and storyteller extraordinaire, developed his spying skills in South Africa and conducted some of his most inspired work in the Balkans, where he worked undercover as a butterfly hunter. In brief, breezy chapters, he explains how to adopt disguises, hide messages, create diversions, escape capture, and perform other thrilling maneuvers.
\"A good spy no matter which country he serves is of necessity a brave and valuable fellow,\" Baden-Powell declares. His attitude toward espionage as a sport, in which the players appreciate and honor each other, brings the emotional exhilaration of a well-played game to these tales of danger and adventure. This book will captivate anyone with an interest in spying and the history of espionage.
Editions of My Adventures as a Spy
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780486482088
- EBook
- ISBN 9780486320458
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Written during the first years of World War I by a British military hero, this charming volume introduces the essentials of spycraft. Sir Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the Boy Scouts and storyteller extraordinaire, developed his spying skills in South Africa and conducted some of his most inspired work in the Balkans, where he worked undercover as a butterfly hunter. In brief, breezy chapters, he explains how to adopt disguises, hide messages, create diversions, escape capture, and perform other thrilling maneuvers.
\"A good spy no matter which country he serves is of necessity a brave and valuable fellow,\" Baden-Powell declares. His attitude toward espionage as a sport, in which the players appreciate and honor each other, brings the emotional exhilaration of a well-played game to these tales of danger and adventure. This book will captivate anyone with an interest in spying and the history of espionage.
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Written during the first years of World War I by a British military hero, this charming volume introduces the essentials of spycraft. Sir Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the Boy Scouts and storyteller extraordinaire, developed his spying skills in South Africa and conducted some of his most inspired work in the Balkans, where he worked undercover as a butterfly hunter. In brief, breezy chapters, he explains how to adopt disguises, hide messages, create diversions, escape capture, and perform other thrilling maneuvers.
\"A good spy no matter which country he serves is of necessity a brave and valuable fellow,\" Baden-Powell declares. His attitude toward espionage as a sport, in which the players appreciate and honor each other, brings the emotional exhilaration of a well-played game to these tales of danger and adventure. This book will captivate anyone with an interest in spying and the history of espionage.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in My Adventures as a Spy?
History and Archaeology > History > Military history
Where can I read a sample of My Adventures as a Spy?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780486482088
Is My Adventures as a Spy part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Dover Military History, Weapons, Armor
Who is/are the Author/s of the book My Adventures as a Spy?
Robert Baden-Powell
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
My Adventures as a Spy is available as paperback(ISBN 9780486482088) and ebook(ISBN 9780486320458)
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