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Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 232 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.61 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 232 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.61 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 248 pages. 6.00x0.63x9.00 inches. In Stock.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A collection of articles that fuses academic theory, critique of practice and practical knowledge. This book analyzes and critiques these theories, practices, and philosophies, looking at the emerging issues in the design and operation of parks and protected areas. It addresses critical dynamics and in parks and protected areas management.

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. Two related documents offered together. (1) In Defence of the Public Servant: original printed wraps 15x22cm, printed by P.J. Milner, Kensington Gore, with Committee Chair's address (3 Gloucester Walk, Kensington W8), 24pp. Undated, c1925 with the timeline on the final page going up to 1924. Wraps very good. Interiors near fine with redaction of "Miss" to p3, lightly tanned, staples rusting. (2) Air Ministry Correspondence presented to Parliament by Command of His Majesty May 1919: original self wraps, 20pp foolscap. Near fine, lightly tanned, with neat institutional ink stamps to the front, staples rusted. Violet Douglas-Pennant (1869-1945) spent 14 troubled weeks as Commandant of the short-lived WRAF until her dismissal in August 1918. Uncertain about whether to accept the role to begin with, her tenure had included unsuccessful attempts to resign. The Air Ministry document included here lays out 39 pieces of correspondence dating from 1.7.18 to 24.5.19 leading up to and around the dismissal, involving Douglas-Pennant herself, her Assistant Commandant, the Secretary of State for the RAF, the Air Council, the Prime Minister, among others. Douglas-Pennant claimed that she had been forced out by senior officers in an attempt to cover up "rife immorality" within the WRAF. The House of Lords formed a Select Committee in October 1918 to look into these claims, and in Dec 1919 reported that no evidence could be found to support them. The controversy continued to roll with Douglas-Pennant attempting to clear her name through her book "Under the Search Light, a Record of a Great Scandal" (c1922). Campaigning on her behalf was the Publication Committee of the Douglas-Pennant Case, chaired by singer, suffragist, and co-founder of the Society of Women Musicians, Gertrude Eaton (1861-1939). Some of the other Committee members listed here are authors Flora Annie Steel (Complete Indian House Keeper and Cook, etc) and Euphemia Margaret Tait (pen name John Ironside), mezzo soprano Dr Mary Davies, journalist and suffragist Nina Boyle, University College of North Wales Principal Sir Harry Reichel, and Secretary of the North Wales Quarreymen's Union RT Jones. This publication was presented to Douglas-Pennant at "a crowded and enthusiastic meeting at Lord Askwith's house as a proof of the unabated confidence felt in her by members of all classes who had worked with her, and as a mark of appreciation of the public services she had so unobtrusively rendered before and during the war" (p3). It challenges the findings of the Select Committee with counter-evidence, and records Douglas-Pennant's public work (1899-1918) and war work (1914 -18). Extremely rare, with Library Hub locating only 1 (LSE), and Worldcat locating 2 of later editions (University of Waterloo, 9th ed, 1926?; Utrecht University c1929).

Four leaves, each 31 x 20cm, folded into four sections to make 8 'pages' per leaf, handwritten with case notes regarding "The Douglas Cause", including notes regarding case law: "Cases of this Sort in other countries - ? Bopius p.259 de part ? where the birth of a child produced by Elintherius Rusea? and his wife was tried and decided - in this case it appeared that there could be no direct proof", discussing possible proofs of pregnancy and witness statements relating to morning sickness etc., discussing evidence and proof: "As to the Enlevmet. of Ma. Mignon, for ye. is proof of her selling her child. - ? obliged to prove the Defce. Mignon's Son ? but from ohr. circumst. strong presumptions.", and other notes Footnote "The Douglas Cause" was a 1760s cause célèbre and legal battle between Archibald Douglas and James Douglas-Hamilton. Archibald Douglas, the first Duke of Douglas, was quiet, reclusive and, it is theorised, experienced severe struggles with mental health. He was not expected to marry and produce an heir, and it was assumed his sister, Lady Jane Douglas, would inherit. If both siblings remained childless, the Dukes of Hamilton, Douglas kinsmen, would inherit the Douglas fortune and titles. In 1746, aged 48, Lady Jane Douglas married Colonel John Stewart in secret, assumed the surname Gray and travelled to the Continent. However, aged 50, Lady Jane suddenly admitted to the marriage and announced the birth of twin sons, Archibald and Sholto. The Duke Archibald Douglas - with the unexpected support of the Hamiltons - refused to recognise his new nephews as his heirs. Returning to Britain in 1751 in poverty, Stewart was imprisoned. Lady Jane and Sholto sadly died in 1753, and the young Archibald was left in the care of his kinsman Charles Douglas, 3rd Duke of Queensberry. Archibald Stewart's fortunes improved slightly in 1761 when his uncle finally recognised him as his heir and settled his estates upon the boy, ten days before he died. The Dukedom expired with the Duke, however, the Marquessate of Douglas passed to the child James Douglas-Hamilton. Nonetheless, Archibald Stewart inherited the Duke's properties and inheritance of £12,000 a year, changing his name to Archibald Douglas, after his uncle. The Hamiltons contested the inheritance, claiming that Archibald was the kidnapped or sold child of Jacques Louis Mignon, whilst his brother had been the son of 'Sanry the Rope Dancer'. In 1762, they launched an action in the Court of Session, claiming that Archibald was not Lady Jane's son and had no claim to the inheritance. The legal notes found here date from 1766, nearing the end of the proceedings, and debate the witnesses to the twins' parenthood, Lady Jane's pregnancy and other matters. In 1767, Robert Dundas ruled in favour of the Hamiltons. However, this was appealed and the verdict, in 1769, found in favour of Douglas. Despite what must have been a rather traumatic childhood, Archibald Douglas became one of the richest magnates in Scotland, a notable MP and father to nine children.