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Past to Present: A Reporter's Story of War, Spies, People, and Politics (Hardcover)
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Description
William Stevenson may be best known for his friendship with and books about another William Stephenson, otherwise known as Intrepid, whose spy network and secret diplomacy changed the course of history. However, readers may be just as fascinated by his own exciting life as a British naval fighter pilot during World War II, a distinguished journalist and war correspondent, and the author of many books. Stevenson chronicles the major events of his life, beginning with his escapades as a naval pilot during WWII, flying all different types of aircraftStringbag, Tiger Moth, Seafire, Hellcatsand learning various maneuvers in England, Canada, Scotland, and the Pacific. After the war, he still yearns for adventure, and so returns to Canada to write for The Toronto Daily Star, where he first meets William Stephenson (aka Intrepid) on assignment and develops a lifelong friendship. Stevenson travels the globe, visiting Hong Kong, Delhi, Kashmir, Kenya, Kuala Lumpur, Moscow, Thailand, and many other exotic locals, where he meets iconic figures, such as Ian Fleming, Prime Minister Nehru, and Ho Chi Minh. Privy to all sorts of confidential information and international intrigue, Stevenson has story after story to tell.
About the Author
William Stevenson was trained in aerial espionage as a British naval fighter pilot during World War II. A distinguished journalist and war correspondent, he is the author of sixteen books, including A Man Called Intrepid, Intrepid’s Last Case (Lyons), and Ninety Minutes at Entebbe. He lives in Toronto, Canada.







