Author: BORTHWICK, J. DOUGLAS
Title: Poems and Songs on the South African War - an Anthology from England, Africa, Australia, United States, But Chiefly Canada
Description: Canada: Publisher Not Stated, 1901. Hardcover. 215 pages plus one page of Montreal advertisements. Includes index of titles. "In this collection will be found a great variety of Poems and Songs and from almost every part of the English speaking nations of the world. The whole will form one grand galaxy of Patriotism well worthy to be preserved in the homes of every Canadian... I have arranged the anthology so as to make a kind of chronological sequence of the war, placing only a few of special significance at the front as a key to what follows... The collection consists of every variety of metre and merit, yet they all breath but one sentiment, one wish, and one heartfelt prayer for 'The Old Flag' and our late most Beloved Queen." - from author's Preface. Mauve pebbled boards are significantly sunned at places but retain legible gilt lettering upon front board. Both hinges starting. Title page missing. Bookseller's ink stamp upon front free endpaper else unmarked. Somewhat above-average wear.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Poems and Songs on the South African War - An Anthology from England, Africa, Australia, United States, But Chiefly Canada Boer War Poetry Songs Poems Victoria Queen. Fair .

Keywords: Military