02312cam a22003373u 4500 75152 UtSlPG 20260610134735.0 m cr n 260607r20251917utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 UB Baden-Powell of Gilwell, Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, Baron, 1857-1941 My adventures as a spy. Finnish Kokemukseni vakoojana Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2025 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2025-01-19 Tuula Temonen and Tapio Riikonen "Kokemukseni vakoojana" by Baden-Powell of Gilwell is a military memoir written in the early 20th century. The text reflects on the author's extensive experiences as a spy and scout throughout various military campaigns, particularly during the Boer War. The central theme revolves around espionage—its tactics, significance, and the misconceptions surrounding spies, as the author aims to provide insights from his firsthand experiences in the field. The opening of the memoir introduces readers to Baden-Powell’s early life and military career, detailing his rise through the ranks during conflicts in places like India and South Africa. He recounts significant events such as his defense of Mafeking during the Boer War, where he gained fame as a skilled and courageous leader. The author also emphasizes the challenges and dangers faced by spies, arguing against the negative stereotypes often associated with them. He discusses different types of espionage activities and the strategic importance of intelligence in warfare, laying a foundation for the themes explored in the rest of the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Jyväskylä: K. J. Gummerus Oy, 1917 Baden-Powell of Gilwell, Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, Baron, 1857-1941 Spies -- Great Britain -- Biography Joutsen, O. A. (Otto Aleksanteri), 1878-1936 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75152 115877 115877