Captain Anthony Wilding (1916)

by A Wallis Myers

Book Overview

Captain Anthony Wilding is a novel written by Arthur Wallis Myers and published in 1916. The book is a fictional account of the life of a British tennis player named Anthony Wilding, who was a real-life figure and one of the most successful tennis players of his time. The novel follows Wilding's rise to fame as a tennis player, his struggles with love and relationships, and his eventual death in World War I.The story begins with Wilding as a young man, growing up in New Zealand and developing a passion for tennis. He eventually moves to England to pursue his dream of becoming a professional tennis player, and quickly becomes one of the best players in the world. Along the way, he falls in love with a woman named Sylvia, but their relationship is complicated by his dedication to his sport and his frequent travels.As World War I breaks out, Wilding puts his tennis career on hold to serve in the British army. He is killed in action in France, leaving behind a legacy as one of the greatest tennis players of all time.Captain Anthony Wilding is a historical fiction novel that offers a glimpse into the world of early 20th century tennis and the impact of World War I on the lives of those who fought and died in the conflict. It is a story of love, sacrifice, and the pursuit of greatness, and is sure to appeal to fans of both historical fiction and sports literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 143665565X
• ISBN13: 9781436655651
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"