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Maurice Baring OBE was born on 27th April 1874 in Mayfair, London. He was the fifth son of eight children to Edward Charles Baring, first Baron Revelstoke, of the Baring banking family, and his wife Louisa Emily Charlotte Bulteel.

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It was into the famous and powerful Baring family of merchant bankers that Maurice Baring was born in 1874, the seventh of eight children. A man of immense subtlety and style, Baring absorbed every drop of culture that his fortunate background showered upon him; in combination... Read Full Overview

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Baring (1874-1945) was an English man of letters, known as a dramatist, poet, novelist, translator and essayist, and also a travel writer and war correspondent. During WWI he served in the Intelligence Corps and Royal Air Force and was appointed an Officer in the Order of the... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

The Puppet Show of Memory" is a classic book, that has held significant value throughout history, and to ensure its timeless wisdom is never lost, Alpha Editions has carefully preserved it by republishing it in a modern, accessible format for both present and future generations... Read Full Overview

"The Puppet Show of Memory" by Maurice Baring is a captivating memoir offering a window into the life of a prominent British journalist and war correspondent in the early 20th century. Baring's autobiography provides a unique perspective on a pivotal era in European history,... Read Full Overview

"The Puppet Show of Memory" by Maurice Baring is a captivating memoir offering a window into the life of a prominent British journalist and war correspondent in the early 20th century. Baring's autobiography provides a unique perspective on a pivotal era in European history,... Read Full Overview

"The Puppet Show of Memory" is a captivating and elegant autobiography by Maurice Baring, a central figure in the literary and social circles of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Written with the wit and insight characteristic of his best work, the... Read Full Overview