159 p. 21 cm. Sound and square binding in blue cloth-covered boards. Some edge, corner and spine ends wear, with rear corners lightly bumped. Text block edges show a bit of foxing and are lightly soiled. Inside pages are clean, bright and unmarked. Dustjacket has darkened, moreso on the front panel. Some soil and moisture staining. Top of spine is insect chewed. Edges and corners worn. Some scratching. Not price clipped. The story of Sam Hughes, who was the Canadian Minister of Militia and Defense and a last Liberal-Conservative member of Parliament. He was born in Solina, Ontario and went on to teaching and publishing in Lindsay. He is credited with starting the first distinct Canadian army within the British Empire. Hughes was a controversial figure, accused of much ineptitude in his professional activities. It appears that this biography takes a sympathetic view towards him, being able to place his accomplishments in context, with the benefit of fifty years hindsight. This is a scarce copy. Seller Inventory # 1133

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Title: His Faults Lie Gently; the Incredible Sam ...

Publisher: Floyd W. Hall, Lindsay, Ontario

Publication Date: 1969

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-

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