Thirty Canadian V.Cs., 23d April 1915 to 30th March 1918Roberts, Theodore Goodridge
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Thirty Canadian V.Cs., 23d April 1915 to 30th March 1918
Roberts, Theodore Goodridge
Victoria Cross; World War, 1914-1918 -- Canada
Three Anzacs in the War =6s. 9d. net.= =LIEUT. A. E. DUNN=
A book of irresistible charm. The story of three Australians who
volunteer for service across the seas, by the one who was left to tell
the tale. A book written with dash and spirit, deep pathos and sparkling
humour. It will make every Briton proud of the sons of the Commonwealth.
With the Austrian Army in Galicia =OCTAVIAN C. TASLAUANU=
_Crown 8vo, cloth, with map_, =6s. 9d. net=.
A simple narrative of the first months of the war against Russia, by a
Roumanian subject of Austria. A book that will shed a flood of light on
the mysteries of the question of the "Near East," and all that will be
involved in the solution of that question, when the day of Peace
arrives.
Round about Bar-le-Duc =SUSANNE R. DAY=
=6s. 9d. net.=
Nothing could exceed the charm of this war book, written with tenderness
and real wit, giving a true and moving and inspiring account of the
sufferings and the dignified attitude of the refugees from Northern
France, among whom, and for whom, the authoress worked.
The Drift of Pinions =ROBERT KEABLE=
=6s. 9d. net.= (=2nd Edition=) Author of "A City of the Dawn."
A collection of most remarkable miracles--personal experiences--retold
in a touching manner. A book that will make a special appeal to all
those interested in the occult.
Humour in Tragedy =CONSTANCE BRUCE=
=3s. 6d. net.=
With an introduction by the RT. HON. =The LORD BEAVERBROOK=. Foolscap
4to, with over 60 very original and humorous pen-and-ink sketches by the
author. One of the most delightful, refreshing books that has appeared
as yet, by a Canadian nursing sister behind three fronts.
Parliament and the Taxpayer =G. H. DAVENPORT, B.A.=
Barrister-at-law, Private Secretary to the Assistant Financial
Secretary of the War Office. With a Preface by the Rt. Hon. HERBERT
SAMUEL, M.P., Chairman of the Select Committee on National
Expenditure. =6s. net.=
The first book which deals with the financial control of Parliament
historically and critically. It shows how Parliament has failed and how
it may yet succeed.
Can we Compete? =GODFREY E. MAPPIN=
Definite Details of German Pre-War Methods in Finance, Trade,
Education, Consular Training, etc., adapted to British Needs. =4s.
6d. net.=
A book of momentous interest that will be read by every intelligent
British man and woman with the eagerness commonly devoted to fiction.
The author gives, _for the first time_, a full account of Germany's
system of commercial and scientific education, consular training, etc.,
with statistics and tables of results. He proves the absolute necessity
of reforms in England, if we would retain our trade in the future, and
makes valuable and highly interesting suggestions as to how to avert
disaster and to checkmate successfully the economic danger confronting
the British Empire.
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