PARADISE, Calif., July 13, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Had it not been for his thirty-year friendship with a European gentleman, author extraordinaire William Ross Aiken would not have the effrontery to write Dossier Von Tauchendorf, his new book that goes back in history to reveal exciting and unknown events that happened during the First and Second World Wars. A richly layered tale of intrigue and adventure, it tells of spying, violence, sex, unexpected experiences across continents, and -- brace yourself -- Winston Churchill was involved in planning our hero's adventure before World War II.
Based on the documented experiences of Kurt A. von Tauchendorf, Aiken's friend, the book combines little-known history of Europe and America, and unknown history of Africa. A concurrent story has to do with the progression of various ethnic cultures and sub-cultures of the time. A trail of hate and sworn violent retribution is strewn with savage action throughout the saga. In the end, Dossier Von Tauchendorf becomes a mischievously delightful foray into what could have been an untold part of history.
About the Author
William Ross Aiken is a retired electronic and nuclear research engineer. He has worked for the University of California in nuclear research, and is the former Director of Research for the Kaiser Aerospace and Electronics Company, among others. He has dozens of U.S. and foreign patents and has written many technical papers published in magazines such as the IEEE Proceedings as well as less erudite publications. He has written two how-to computer books which have been known throughout the world for their clarity and ease of understanding.
Mr. Aiken earned his bachelor's degree from the University of California at Berkeley in 1947 and is a registered professional engineer. He has been a featured banquet speaker and lecturer, and has made two lecture tours to Europe. He is a former mayor and councilman of Los Altos Hills, California, having been elected and reelected three times.
Dossier Von Tauchendorf - By William Ross Aiken
The Multi-Continent Adventures of a European Gentleman Thrust Into a
Tumultuous World of Power Struggles. Circa WWI - WWII
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