From the author of "Imperial Obituary" and "The Thirteenth Power":

“Trying new jobs” is one of the author’s professed hobbies; also “wandering off the beaten track in strange countries”; which partly explains why he can claim to have lived at least nine different lives.

Major-General Richard Hilton was a decorated British soldier, pilot, and author who served in both world wars, earning the Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.), the Military Cross (M.C.), and the Distinguished Flying Cross (D.F.C.).

This autobiography, Nine Lives, recounts not just wartime exploits but a vibrant tapestry of experiences—hunting tigers, exploring the North-West Frontier, sailing, and piloting his plane. Hilton’s infectious enthusiasm and vivid storytelling make this memoir a timeless gem, still captivating 70 years later.

Originally published in 1955, now back in print and expanded with articles originally published by the author in Blackwood’s Magazine.

Cover artwork by S. D. Smith.