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Uniform Title: My adventures as a spy. Finnish
Title: Kokemukseni vakoojana
Original Publication: Jyväskylä: K. J. Gummerus Oy, 1917.
Credits: Tuula Temonen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Kokemukseni vakoojana" by Baden-Powell of Gilwell is a military memoir written in the early 20th century. The text reflects on the author's extensive experiences as a spy and scout throughout various military campaigns, particularly during the Boer War. The central theme revolves around espionage—its tactics, significance, and the misconceptions surrounding spies, as the author aims to provide insights from his firsthand experiences in the field. The opening of the memoir introduces readers to Baden-Powell’s early life and military career, detailing his rise through the ranks during conflicts in places like India and South Africa. He recounts significant events such as his defense of Mafeking during the Boer War, where he gained fame as a skilled and courageous leader. The author also emphasizes the challenges and dangers faced by spies, arguing against the negative stereotypes often associated with them. He discusses different types of espionage activities and the strategic importance of intelligence in warfare, laying a foundation for the themes explored in the rest of the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 29.0 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
Author: Baden-Powell of Gilwell, Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, Baron, 1857-1941
Translator: Joutsen, O. A. (Otto Aleksanteri), 1878-1936
EBook No.: 75152
Published: Jan 19, 2025
Downloads: 102
Language: Finnish
Subject: Baden-Powell of Gilwell, Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, Baron, 1857-1941
Subject: Spies -- Great Britain -- Biography
LoCC: Military science: Military administration
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Uniform Title: My adventures as a spy. Finnish
Title: Kokemukseni vakoojana
Original Publication: Jyväskylä: K. J. Gummerus Oy, 1917.
Credits: Tuula Temonen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Kokemukseni vakoojana" by Baden-Powell of Gilwell is a military memoir written in the early 20th century. The text reflects on the author's extensive experiences as a spy and scout throughout various military campaigns, particularly during the Boer War. The central theme revolves around espionage—its tactics, significance, and the misconceptions surrounding spies, as the author aims to provide insights from his firsthand experiences in the field. The opening of the memoir introduces readers to Baden-Powell’s early life and military career, detailing his rise through the ranks during conflicts in places like India and South Africa. He recounts significant events such as his defense of Mafeking during the Boer War, where he gained fame as a skilled and courageous leader. The author also emphasizes the challenges and dangers faced by spies, arguing against the negative stereotypes often associated with them. He discusses different types of espionage activities and the strategic importance of intelligence in warfare, laying a foundation for the themes explored in the rest of the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 29.0 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
Author: Baden-Powell of Gilwell, Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, Baron, 1857-1941
Translator: Joutsen, O. A. (Otto Aleksanteri), 1878-1936
EBook No.: 75152
Published: Jan 19, 2025
Downloads: 102
Language: Finnish
Subject: Baden-Powell of Gilwell, Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, Baron, 1857-1941
Subject: Spies -- Great Britain -- Biography
LoCC: Military science: Military administration
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.