The 39 Steps /
Buchan, John, 1875-1940.
The 39 Steps / At head of title: Classics illustrated featuring Stories by the World's Greatest Authors. Thirty nine steps by H. RIDER HAGGARD ; Adaptation: Alfred Sundel ; Illustrated by: Norman Nodel. - 48 pages : chiefly colour illustrations ; 25 cm. - Classics illustrated ; No. 44 . - Classics illustrated ; No.44 .
Classics. Richard Hannay finds a corpse in his flat, and becomes involved in a plot by spies to precipitate war and subvert British naval power. The resourceful victim of a manhunt, he is pursued by both the police and the ruthless conspirators. The Thirty-Nine Steps is a seminal 'chase' thriller, rapid and vivid. It has been widely influential and frequently dramatised: the film directed by Alfred Hitchcock became a screen classic. This engaging novel also provides insights into the inter-action of patriotism,
fear and prejudice.
Primary.
9781906814717 RM 38.26
Buchan, John, 1875-1940 --Adaptations.
Hannay, Richard (Fictitious character)--Comic books, strips, etc.
Intelligence service--Great Britain--Comic books, strips, etc.
Galloway (Scotland)--Comic books, strips, etc.
Graphic novels.
Comics adaptations.
741.5973
The 39 Steps / At head of title: Classics illustrated featuring Stories by the World's Greatest Authors. Thirty nine steps by H. RIDER HAGGARD ; Adaptation: Alfred Sundel ; Illustrated by: Norman Nodel. - 48 pages : chiefly colour illustrations ; 25 cm. - Classics illustrated ; No. 44 . - Classics illustrated ; No.44 .
Classics. Richard Hannay finds a corpse in his flat, and becomes involved in a plot by spies to precipitate war and subvert British naval power. The resourceful victim of a manhunt, he is pursued by both the police and the ruthless conspirators. The Thirty-Nine Steps is a seminal 'chase' thriller, rapid and vivid. It has been widely influential and frequently dramatised: the film directed by Alfred Hitchcock became a screen classic. This engaging novel also provides insights into the inter-action of patriotism,
fear and prejudice.
Primary.
9781906814717 RM 38.26
Buchan, John, 1875-1940 --Adaptations.
Hannay, Richard (Fictitious character)--Comic books, strips, etc.
Intelligence service--Great Britain--Comic books, strips, etc.
Galloway (Scotland)--Comic books, strips, etc.
Graphic novels.
Comics adaptations.
741.5973