What were winston churchills first four books about?

Churchill’s first book: a classic account of the uprising on the Northwest Frontier of India. The Silver Library edition of 1899 contains author’s revisions intended for the first edition. Both these editions contain 336 338pp. illustrated with maps & plans. Last reprint 1989 by Leo Cooper (London) and W. W. Norton (New York).

THE RIVER WAR

First published by Longmans Green, London: 1899 (2vols)

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Churchill’s greatest early work: a prose epic with much relevance today. Editions through 1965 are highly collectable. All editions from 1902 had an abridged text, in which Churchill excised about 25% of the original manuscript, but also some new material. First editions have 950pp, others 456 or less. An indispensable work. The Churchill Center is now facilitating publication of a new unabridged edition.

SAVROLA

First published by Longmans Green, New York: 1899

Woods A3

Much underrated, Savrola reveals the 25-yr-old Churchill’s emerging political philosophy, much of which stayed with him for his entire life (Finest Hour 74 was almost entirely devoted to Savrola. Though Savrola was Churchill’s only novel, he wrote several short fiction stories including Man Overboard!, On the Flank of the Army and The Dream.

Last reprint 1990 by Leo Cooper (London).

LONDON TO LADYSMITH VIA PRETORIA

First published by Longmans Green, London: 1900

Woods A4

The most exciting early Churchill work, this colorful book sets down Churchill’s Boer War experiences, including his escape from the Boers after the Armoured Train attack and his return to British lines. First editions are beautifully illustrated with cover artwork showing the ill fated armoured train. Illustrated by maps and plans within 498 pages. First of the two Boer War volumes. Last reprint 1989 (“The Boer War“) by Leo Cooper (London) and W. W. Norton (New York).

IAN HAMILTON’S MARCH

First published by Longmans Green, London: 1900

Woods A5

In his sequel to the Ladysmith, Churchill takes us through the march on and capture of Pretoria and his triumphant reentry to free his fellow prisoners at the Staats Model Schools. This is some of WSC’s best writing on early military campaigns. 410pp, illus. with maps. Last reprint 1989 (The Boer War) by Leo Cooper (London) and W. W. Norton (New York).

MR. BRODRICK’S ARMY

First published by Arthur L. Humphreys, London: 1903

Woods A6

Likely a vanity press edition commissioned by Churchill with Humphreys, who was known for such projects, this is the author’s rarest work, comprising a collection of Churchill’s speeches on Army Reform. Last reprint 1977 by the Churchilliana Co. (Sacramento, Calif.) Included in Early Speeches, a reprint bound from the 1974 Collected Works.

LORD RANDOLPH CHURCHILL

First published by Macmillan, London: 1906 (2vols)

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Winston’s filial biography is still a standard of its type, brilliantly illustrating the great days of Victorian politics and life in the upper strata of British Society. First editions comprise 2vols, 840pp, illus. All subsequent editions are one volume but complete, and the 1952 edition adds a new Foreword by the author and a new appendix on Lord Randolph’s resignation from the government in 1886. Last reprinted 1952 by Odhams Press, London. A reprint bound from the 1974 Collected Works.