Location: United Kingdom
Member Since:
Nov. 08, 2012
Andy Courtney
Biography
Author of "From the Ridiculous to the Sublime" a collection of amazing stories from around the world, Andy Courtney puts his wide knowledge of unusual facts down to a lifetime of diverse and eclectic interests.
Throughout his life Andy's pursuits have included shooting small-arms and cannon, game and sport fishing, antique collecting, classic cars, specialist engineering, world-wide travel, sailing, writing and art, giving him a unique perspective of life.
Now retired, he has indulged his eccentricity in this, his latest book, and hopes it will provide enjoyment to those amongst us who share his fascination with the oddities of life.
Throughout his life Andy's pursuits have included shooting small-arms and cannon, game and sport fishing, antique collecting, classic cars, specialist engineering, world-wide travel, sailing, writing and art, giving him a unique perspective of life.
Now retired, he has indulged his eccentricity in this, his latest book, and hopes it will provide enjoyment to those amongst us who share his fascination with the oddities of life.
Books
The 120-year-old Man
by Andy Courtney
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 162,770.
Language:
English.
Published: August 19, 2018
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Categories:
Fiction » Adventure » War & military adventure
This is the story of a low-bred orphan who rose from insignificance to progress steadily through the nineteenth and twentieth centuries through his efforts in the Borer War and both World Wars. A adventurer, suffering many injuries and humiliations he became a national hero and went on to obtain enormous wealth and notoriety. A wonderful story, based on several 'British Heroes' of our past.
The Book of Memories
by Andy Courtney
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 55,610.
Language:
English.
Published: August 19, 2018
.
Categories:
Fiction » Humor & comedy » Satire
A nostalgic voyage into the delightful age of post WWII seaside holidays
The Surrey Bigfoot
by Andy Courtney
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 47,240.
Language:
English.
Published: August 19, 2018
.
Categories:
Fiction » Humor & comedy » Satire
Humourous politically-incorrect modern fiction base around Heathrow's third runway.
From the Ridiculous to the Sublime
by Andy Courtney
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 100,950.
Language:
British English.
Published: November 8, 2012
.
Categories:
Nonfiction » Entertainment » History & Criticism, Nonfiction » General reference » Curiosities & wonders
a collection of remarkable short stories to astonish and amaze.