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 story is set in pre-World War I England and follows the life of the titular character, Anthony Wilding, a successful and wealthy tennis player. Wilding is a man of many talents, but his passion for tennis is what drives him. He is a four-time Wimbledon champion and is considered one of the greatest tennis players of his time. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he falls in love with a woman named Paula Marchmont. Paula is a beautiful and independent woman who is not interested in the fame and fortune that comes with being a tennis star. Despite their different backgrounds, the two fall deeply in love and decide to get married. Their marriage is not without its challenges, however. Wilding's career takes him all over the world, and Paula struggles to adapt to the lifestyle of a tennis player's wife. Additionally, the outbreak of World War I puts a strain on their relationship, as Wilding feels a duty to serve his country while Paula wants him to stay home with her. Captain Anthony Wilding is a story of love, sacrifice, and the challenges of balancing a successful career with a fulfilling personal life. It offers a glimpse into the world of early 20th-century tennis and the societal expectations placed on men and women during that time.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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164191284
• ISBN13: 9781164191285
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"