Doing bit work home von boyd cable (20 Ergebnisse)

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, Cable, Boyd, 1878-1943. Doing their bit. War work at home. With a preface by the Right Hon. David Lloyd George, M. P. New York, E. P. Dutton & Company, 1916, 141pp., good brown illustrated hardcover, spine a bit faded, but chipped at top of spine and worn around edges, previous owner's bookplate and white name label (recent vintage and plain white), and an older previous owner's name in ink. English author (born in India) who emigrated to Australia and wrote under the pseudonym Boyd Cable. - A journalist visits the British war industries and reports on their excellent work, with characteristic swipes at various ethnic groups, such as the "old-clo' Jew" who wanted to get some war work: "But the day's long past whe a man can hook a contract on the gamble of subcontracting it out, so our Jew misfired that lot" (42). - CONTENTS: Word to the Front - The Munition Machine - Sublime to the Sublime - Shells and More Shells - The Women - The Master Job - "Their Bit" - The Great "If".…

Zustand: New. In English.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: New. In English.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 62 pages. 6.00x0.13x9.00 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. In English.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: New. In English.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. book is damp and a bit knocked. foxing and marks. binding may have been repaired. all text is clear and legible. [SK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardcover. Zustand: Poor. No Jacket. 2nd. spine has been rebound. edge wear and knocking on boards. thorough foxing and marks. loose binding and visible netting. minor damp stains. poor copy. [SK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware.

136pp. 8vo. Original pictorial cloth. . A very good copy. From the Library of John Lane Mullins (1857-1939) whose books were donated after his death to Saint Sofia's College in Sydney University, who typically marked them with one or two unobtrusive dewey numbers, a presentation bookplate, and sometimes a manilla pocket affixed to a rear endpaper.…

134+2pp. 8vo. Original pictorial cloth. Name on ffe. A near fine copy. With a preface by David Lloyd George. Short sketches derived from the author's experience as a newspaper correspondent during WW1.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A fascinating account of the contributions made by American citizens during World War I. The author highlights the efforts of everyday individuals, from school children to housewives, and provides a unique perspective on the war effort. It's a compelling read for anyone interested in the history of World War I and the role of civilians in times of conflict.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.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Doing Their Bit: War Work At Home is a book written by Boyd Cable and published in 1916. The book is a collection of stories that highlight the various ways in which civilians in England were contributing to the war effort during World War I. It covers a wide range of topics, from the work of women in factories and hospitals to the efforts of children in schools and on farms. The stories are based on Cable's own experiences as a war correspondent, and he provides vivid descriptions of the people and places he encountered. The book is a tribute to the resilience and resourcefulness of the British people during a time of great hardship and sacrifice. Overall, Doing Their Bit is a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in British history and a testament to the courage and determination of those who lived through it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.…

Couverture rigide. Zustand: bon. RO60071919: 1916. In-12. Relié. Bon état, Couv. légèrement passée, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur acceptable. 134 pages. Dos du 2e plat légèrement abîmé (jointure). . . . Classification Dewey : 420-Langue anglaise. Anglo-saxon.