Fear, And Be Slain: Adventures By Land, Sea And Air
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Binding showing signs of coming loose but still structural. Pages in good condition with light foxing - foxing is light on the block.
A compelling work of military memoir and personal reflection, Fear, And Be Slain chronicles the extraordinary wartime experiences of J.E.B. Seely, a British cavalry officer and politician who served with distinction during the First World War. Written with candid honesty and quiet courage, the narrative details Seely's philosophy on fear — arguing that the only true danger lies in surrendering to it — drawing on harrowing firsthand accounts from the trenches and battlefields of the Western Front. The tone is both stirring and introspective, balancing the chaos of combat with a deeply personal meditation on bravery, duty, and the human spirit under extreme pressure. Seely illustrates his convictions through vivid episodes involving his famous horse Warrior, whose own story of survival became legendary, lending the memoir an emotional depth that transcends the typical war narrative. A rare and moving account from a man who led from the front, it stands as a testament to resilience and the enduring power of moral courage.
Author: J. E. B. Seely
Format: Hardback
Published: 1933, Hodder and Stoughton Limited
Genre: Adventure fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Binding showing signs of coming loose but still structural. Pages in good condition with light foxing - foxing is light on the block.
A compelling work of military memoir and personal reflection, Fear, And Be Slain chronicles the extraordinary wartime experiences of J.E.B. Seely, a British cavalry officer and politician who served with distinction during the First World War. Written with candid honesty and quiet courage, the narrative details Seely's philosophy on fear — arguing that the only true danger lies in surrendering to it — drawing on harrowing firsthand accounts from the trenches and battlefields of the Western Front. The tone is both stirring and introspective, balancing the chaos of combat with a deeply personal meditation on bravery, duty, and the human spirit under extreme pressure. Seely illustrates his convictions through vivid episodes involving his famous horse Warrior, whose own story of survival became legendary, lending the memoir an emotional depth that transcends the typical war narrative. A rare and moving account from a man who led from the front, it stands as a testament to resilience and the enduring power of moral courage.