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Zustand: New. In.

Zustand: New. In.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Hunting the Hun' offers a compelling personal narrative of World War I from a Canadian perspective. Written by James Belton and Ernest Gregory Odell, this historical account delivers a firsthand glimpse into the war experience. Readers gain invaluable insight into the realities faced by soldiers on the front lines. A significant contribution to military history, this volume falls under the categories of World War I history and Canadian history. 'Hunting the Hun' recounts the experiences of Canadian soldiers in their own words, providing an authentic voice to the broader narrative of the Great War. This book stands as a testament to the enduring human spirit amidst the chaos of conflict. Originally published many years ago, this meticulously prepared print republication makes this important work accessible to all who seek a deeper understanding of the First World War and the Canadian contribution.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware.

Zustand: New.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good+. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Red embossed cloth boards with gilt titles. No Jacket. Several discoloration/stain spots on front and rear boards. Pages tanned. Solidly bound RARE FIRST EDITION. Some light edge and corner wear, most notable at head, foot of spine. Previous owner's name in stamp on front free endpaper and in pencil - several corners folded and one or two upper corners torn off in block. …

Single Issue Magazine. Zustand: Good. First Edition. Generously illustrated with black and white photos and illustrations. Features: The Man Who Fought a Regiment - Bandit, murderer and escaped felon, "human monster" Paul Jawarski was pursued by over 250 heavily-armed policemen; The Optimist - The moving story of a gentleman who thought he could make a profitable living out of elephant-hunting; The Longest Canoe Voyage on Record - Part I - Robert Copeman and John H.E. Nolan set out from Edmonton for the Gulf of Mexico over 6,000 miles away! - article with photos; A Fool Afoot in France - Part III - The continued misadventures of John Gibbons as he tramps from the French coast to Lourdes; "Hitch-Hiking" Across the United States - Alfred Batson hitch-hiked from New York to San Francisco and had some very odd and exciting adventures - includes map and photo; Byways of Old Pekin [Peking / Beijing] - A wonderfully photo-illustrated presentation of the quaint street-life of the unspoiled native quarters of the Chinese capital, where things still go on much as they did in the Middle Ages; What Happened at "Warne's Folly" - A prospector's terrible predicament in an abandoned Queensland mineshaft; The Horns of a Dilemma - A Queensland bushman's amusing account of an argument with a bad-tempered old cow; Saved By Man-Eating Sharks - A deep-sea diver's terrifying experience in the Sulu Sea; "The White Brother of the Sheik" - Part II of W.B. Seabrook's adventurous trip to meet Mitkhal Pasha, Sheik of Sheiks of the Beni Sakhr, with photos; Photo and bried write-up of a large sink hole near Sharon Springs, Kansas; The Mystery of Crocodile Pool - A weird adventure that befell a young police corporal who is now one of the leading officers of the South African C.I.D. 84 pages plus 12 pages of great ads. Unmarked with average wear. A sound vintage copy of this fascinating issue. Sutcliffe, Norman; Sindall, A.W.; Tennant, Dudley; Cleaver, Reginald; Leigh, Conrad; Sherie, E.F.; Gale, W.G.; Peddie, T.H.; De Walton, John (illustrator).…