His early life was one of adventure, sailing to the Antipodes, saving the crew of a French ship wrecked off the coast of the Isle of Wight and later raising a squadron and joining the Boer War, where he was awarded the DSO for his bravery. ‘Galloper’ Jack Seely was at the heart of some of the most important events of the first part of the 20th century. Galloper Jack is Brough Scott’s moving biography of his grandfather – the author of the best-selling Warrior: the Amazing Story of a Real War Horse. “A wry, affectionate and far from partial biography … the story of Seely’s life is never less than compelling” Sunday Telegraph “An enthralling book about a wild adventurer, a courageous soldier, a politician, an Empire-builder of the old school …quite magnificent.” Daily Mail the story is all energy, with a journalist’s eye for the evidence, and told with obvious affection and honesty.” The Times ![]() “Brough Scott’s odyssey is truly an engaging one.
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