This 20th-century fiction by Bennet Copplestone circles Madame Gilbert's various travels during the first world war. Her war service ended when Austria fell out, and now she shares the experiences of her several journeys and the social life and customs of the people of the places she has visited. From a historical point of view, it seems intended as a tribute to the simplicity and virtue of a noble race of islanders and a mocking criticism of 'modern civilization.' The language used throughout the work is graceful, and storytelling exciting. Excerpt from Madame Gilbert's Cannibal "The war satisfactorily won, Madame Gilbert sped home to revel in the first holiday which she had known since August, 1914. She always seems to travel with fewer restrictions and at greater speed than any except Prime Ministers and commanding Generals. In Italy she is an Italian and in France a Frenchwoman—a dazzling Italian and a very winning Frenchwoman."

Reproduction of the original: Madame Gilbert ́s Cannibal by Bennet Copplestone

This work presents a detailed account of the naval operations of Great Britain during Worl War I. The Silent Watchers never stayed in the limelight or had any notable interactions. It was a team of Naval officers who performed their duties silently and observed the most minute activities in the sea. They silently dealt with the German ships. The Navy was always fast and acquired more gun power and more strength. Contents include: Prologue After The Battle A Band Of Brothers The Coming Of War The Great Victory With The Grand Fleet: A North Sea "stunt" With The Grand Fleet: The Terriers And The Rats The Mediterranean: A Success And A Failure In The South Seas: The Disaster Off Coronel In The South Seas: Cleaning Up How The "Sydney" Met The "Emden" From Strength To Strength The Cruise Of The "Glasgow": Part I—Rio To Coronel The Cruise Of The "Glasgow": Part Ii—Coronelto Juan Fernandez The Battle Of The Giants: Part I The Battle Of The Giants: Part Ii Epilogue Lieutenant Cæsar