The Riddle of the Sands is an adventure novel in the form of a secret-service memoir. Two friends sail a small yacht among the Frisian Islands and stumble upon a hidden danger to Britain. Its detailed seamanship, quiet tension and coastal atmosphere make it a rewarding listen.
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Cover of the original edition (Project Gutenberg, public domain).
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Opening of the book
The Riddle of the Sands A Record of Secret Service Recently Achieved Edited by Erskine Childers (1870-1922) Illustration: General Map, A
Contents Preface I. The Letter II. The Dulcibella III. Davies IV. Retrospect V. Wanted, a North Wind VI. Schlei Fiord VII. The Missing Page VIII. The Theory IX. I Sign Articles X. His Chance XI. The Pathfinders XII. My Initiation XIII. The Meaning of our Work XIV. The First Night in the Islands XV. Bensersiel XVI. Commander von Brüning XVII. Clearing the Air XVIII. Imperial Escort XIX. The Rubicon XX. The Little Drab Book XXI. Blindfold to Memmert XXII. The Quartette
XXIII. A Change of Tactics XXIV. Finesse XXV. I Double Back XXVI. The Seven Siels XXVII. The Luck of the Stowaway XXVIII. We Achieve our Double Aim Epilogue Postscript (March 1903)
Maps and Charts
Map A—General Map
Chart A—Chart to Illustrate the Stranding of the Dulcibella, etc.
Map B—Map of East Friesland
Chart B—Chart of Juist, Memmert, and Part of Norderney
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