This book, also known as Memory Hold The Door, is a series of autobiographical recollections by the noted Scottish/British author John Buchan. His other writings are numerous, including The 39 Steps, Greenmantle, Mr. Standfast as well as many histories and historical novels. He knew many people active on the political and social scene during his life and this book includes sketches of his contact with them and well as his assessment of their personalities and contributions.
It also includes a section called Pilgrim's Rest which is a reflection on one of his favorite hobbies: fishing. It is only partially completed, having been found among his papers at the time of his death in 1940.
This book is said to have been a favorite of the American President, John F. Kennedy. I personally would ascribe this to the fact that although Buchan was ill with severe digestive trouble for much of his life, he remained active in Parliament and continued to write his many books. JFK was similarly troubled, yet he too remained active until his death in office.
As Buchan died in 1940, this work is out of copyright in Canada, but probably still in copyright elsewhere.
14 Oct added Greek for Harry - put in footnotes to keep it from running all over the place as text is zoomed.
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