GUNPOWDER & GLORY: THE EXPLOSIVE LIFE OF FRANK BROCK OBE
Published by Casemate Publishers. 1st. 2020
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper. A remarkable combination of James Bond and 'Q', Frank Brock was killed in action over one hundred years ago; a dardevil combatant, secret agent and brilliant inventor all rolled into one. Woven into the narrative is the dazzling history of Brock's Fireworks, the world-famous firm started by Frank's five-times great-grandfather, and which he was being groomed to run. Red cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos.
Light scuffing to dustwrapper.
ISBN: 9781612008448
Stock no. 1826394
- Categorised in:
- MILITARY
- WORLD WAR I
- ESPIONAGE
- BIOGRAPHY
- COMPANY HISTORY