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paperback. Condition: Very Good. Naval and Military Press [Published Date: No date listed]. Soft cover, 291 pp. Reprint edition. In very good condition. Glossy blue illustrated paper covers have light bumping to edges and light overall scuffing. Binding tight. Pages clean and unmarked. Black and white illustrations. [From publisher] The sound of the pipes is something that stirs the hearts of all Scotsmen and pipers of Scottish regiments are at the heart of regimental traditions; the sound of the drums and pipes approaching in the distance can raise the hairs on the back of the neck. There are many occasions of Scottish troops being piped into battle and the casualty lists as well as lists of gallantry awards feature not a few pipers, including two VCs. The original BEF landed in France with seven Scottish battalions possessing pipe bands and, by the end of the war, the number of such units exceeded a hundred. And of course there were pipers from the Dominions, especially Canada which had several Scottish regiments, a piper of the 16th Canadian Scottish Battalion was one of the VCs. This account looks at the part played by pipers in all the theatres of war and describes many individual actions, most leading to gallantry awards. The detail in this remarkable piece of research includes the nominal roll of pipers by regiments and battalions, noting any casualties, and though the list does not claim to be definitive it is nonetheless an extremely impressive one. There is also a roll of honour, again by regiments and battalions. There are sections on pipe tunes, Irish pipes, tuition of young regimental pipers, a fine piece on the music of battle by the famous war correspondent, Philip Gibbs and much more besides.

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Condition: New. 2001 N & M reprint (original pub 1920). x + 291pp with nine b/w illusPublished Price £25 The sound of the pipes is something that stirs the hearts of all Scotsmen and pipers of Scottish regiments are at the heart of regimental traditions; the sound of the drums and pipes approaching in the distance can raise the hairs on the back of the neck. There are many occasions of Scottish troops being piped into battle and the casualty lists as well as lists of gallantry awards feature not a few pipers, including two VCs. The original BEF landed in France with seven Scottish battalions possessing pipe bands and, by the end of the war, the number of such units exceeded a hundred. And of course there were pipers from the Dominions, especially Canada which had several Scottish regiments, a piper of the 16th Canadian Scottish Battalion was one of the VCs. This account looks at the part played by pipers in all the theatres of war and describes many individual actions, most leading to gallantry awards. The detail in this remarkable piece of research includes the nominal roll of pipers by regiments and battalions, noting any casualties, and though the list does not claim to be definitive it is nonetheless an extremely impressive one. There is also a roll of honour, again by regiments and battalions. There are sections on pipe tunes, Irish pipes, tuition of young regimental pipers, a fine piece on the music of battle by the famous war correspondent, Philip Gibbs and much more besides.

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Booklet - Unbound Pages. Condition: Very Good. 7 pages. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Supplied without title page or cover. Size: 19 x 25 cms. Category: Society for Army Historical Research; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Paperback; blemish to edge of pages, otherwise good in lightly creased card covers. POD reprint. ; First published 1920. Includes 1914-1918 Roll of Honour. Illustrated. ; 291 pages.

Condition: New. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DB; 3JJF; HBJD1; HBWN; JWTR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 486. . 2001. New ed. Paperback. . . . .

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Reprint. Hardback. 4to. A very good copy in red cloth lettered in gilt on the spine. In a good dustwrapper which is faded on the spine (although the lettering remains clear). Ownership inscription (by a piper) on the front free end-paper who has added some details of other pipers. Pp.x,(i)291. Frontispiece and 8 illustrations. First published in 1920 this edition has a new Introduction by Maj.Gen. Frank Richardson. Loosely inserted are 10 postcards of regimental pipe bands (with some duplication).

Condition: New. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DB; 3JJF; HBJD1; HBWN; JWTR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 486. . 2001. New ed. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Quarto, red cloth boards with gilt lettering to spine, frontispiece, xi + 291pp, illus, VG (moderate-heavy bruising to spine extremns & board corners, light tanning to eps, moderate tanning to page edges) in d/w, G+ (heavy fading & tanning esp to spine, creasing to edges, two 1cm closed tears to edges).

Hardback. Condition: VG-. Dust Jacket Condition: No DW. 1st Edition. Publisher's dark green cloth lettered in gold on spine and with gold oval vignette on front cover. In very good, clean, tight condition BUT light stamp of The Girls School Morrison's Academy Crieff (onTitle page) who covered the book with a polythene cover adhered to endpapers (now mostly removed). Owner's stamp on front end paper. SPECIAL POSTAGE RATES APPLY Packed weight 1100g.

183 pp.; 30 x 27.3 cm.; sewn bound; black-and-white & color; edition size unknown; unsigned and unnumbered; offset-printed Monograph on the photography collection of Groupe Lhoist in Belgium. Edited by Pauline de Laboulaye and Jacqueline de Ponton D'Amécourt. Introduction by Pierre Apraxine. Artists include Mac Adams, John Baldessari, Lothar Baumgarten, Bernd & Hilla Becher, Max Becher, Andrea Robbins, Barbara Bloom, Christian Boltanski, Rudolph Bonvie, Denis Brihat, Ellen Brooks, Victor Burgin, Jean-Marc Bustamante, Sophie Calle, Sarah Charlesworth, Pierre Cordier, Lili Dujourie, Jeanne Dunning, Sylvie Eyberg, Patrick Faigenbaum, Peter Fischli/David Weiss, Gunther Förg, Michel François, Peter Fraser, Adam Fuss, Lynn Geesaman, Gilbert & George, Nan Goldin, Rodney Graham, Andreas Gursky, Jan Henle, Craigie Horsfield, Alfredo Jaar, Louis Jammes, Jürgen Klauke, Karen Knorr, Wilmar Koenig, Suzanne Lafont, Marie-Jo Lafontaine, Louise Lawler, Richard Long, Urs Luthi, Robert Mapplethorpe, Guy Mees, Hélène Mugot, Vic Muniz, Bruce Nauman, Luigi Ontani, Pierre & Gilles, Sigmar Polke, Richard Prince, Olivier Richon, Gerhard Richter, David Robbins, Michal Rovner, Thomas Ruff, Andres Serrano, Cindy Sherman, Laurie Simmons, Seton Smith, Thomas Struth, Hiroshi Sugimoto, jan Vercruysse, Didier Vermeiren, Not Vital, Jeff Wall, Boyd Webb, William Wegman, and James Welling. Text in French. Good. Moderate sunning and discoloration of covers, rubbing of cover edges, and bumping of bottom right corner. Light dust soiling of text block edge, contents clean and unmarked.

First Edition. Third Series, Volume 9. Also include 'The Manuscript History of Craignish' and Charters from the collection of William Fraser, 1165-1300. Incription to front endpaper otherwise a VG+ copy in the original green cloth with gilt titles.

Hardback. Condition: VG+. Dust Jacket Condition: No DW. 1st Edition. Publisher's dark green cloth lettered in gold on spine and with gold oval vignette on front cover. Book is in very good plus condition with very minor signs of wear and/or age. Minor cover wear/marks. SPECIAL POSTAGE RATES APPLY Packed weight 1100g.

Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnUnlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketc.

Hardcover. 1st Edition. First Edition. Octavo 3/4 Leather. Signed Binding by Denny. Marbled endpapers and edges. Bookplate of Sir Bruce Maxwell Seton, 8th Baronet of Abercorn, Representative of Touch and Hereditary Armour Bearer to the Queen. Includes essays on Browning, Dickens and William Morris. Very Good. Modest shelf wear. Broken front hinge but held on by binders string.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice older book in good condition. Some tanning wear and marking due to age. Hardcover. English. Pub Year 1920, See images for condition. About the book >.>.> This book, The Pipes of War, authored by Bruce Seton Grant, serves as a historical record highlighting the significant role of pipers during the First World War (1914-1918). It aims to acknowledge the extraordinary feats accomplished by these musicians in the face of formidable challenges, as they maintained the rich traditions of Scottish piping amidst the chaos of modern warfare. The narrative is not intended to evoke sentimentality but rather to present a factual account of how the ancient instrument of the bagpipes contributed profoundly to the battlefield's orchestration.The work reveals that, despite the efforts of a highly skilled enemy and the harsh realities of the battlefield, pipers?whether Highlanders, Lowlanders, or Scots from overseas?consistently performed acts of bravery. Their contributions were not occasional but rather habitual, which underscores the importance of their presence. The book notes the profound loss the pipers faced, with 500 killed and 600 wounded, emphasising the urgent need for the preservation and continuation of this musical heritage. It stresses that the future of piping hinges on raising a new generation of players, making it a vital national endeavour for Scotland and beyond.To honour the legacy of fallen pipers and to ensure the survival of piping traditions, the Piobaireachd Society plans to establish a Memorial School of piping. Proceeds from the sale of this book will be directed to support this initiative, thus serving as both a tribute to the sacrifices made and a proactive step towards safeguarding Scotland?s musical heritage for future generations.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the rich history and powerful impact of the bagpipes in warfare, specifically focusing on their role during the First World War. The author traces the instrument's evolution from its ancient origins in the Middle East to its adoption by Scottish Highland and Lowland regiments, highlighting its enduring connection to military tradition and national identity. Through vivid firsthand accounts and historical analysis, the book explores how the skirl of the pipes served as a potent motivator on the battlefield, instilling courage and rallying troops even in the face of unimaginable hardship. The bravery and sacrifice of countless pipers, who played their comrades into action despite the dangers, are vividly brought to life. This book offers a compelling testament to the enduring power of music and tradition in shaping human experience, particularly in the crucible of war. It reveals how the unique sound of the bagpipes served not only as a martial instrument but also as a powerful symbol of cultural heritage and national pride, leaving an indelible mark on the history of warfare. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

First Edition. Third Series, Volume 9. Also include 'The Manuscript History of Craignish' and Charters from the collection of William Fraser, 1165-1300. A Near Fine copy in the original green cloth with gilt titles.

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Author's presentation copy, with presentation bookplate affixed to the front blank. Bound in the publisher's blue cloth. Externally rather worn; the spine is discoloured and bumped to the spine ends resulting in some chipping and fraying. There is an abrasion resulting in loss towards the lower corner of the front board, and some discolouration towards the edges, with similar marks to the rear board. The binding is heavily shaken, with straining and wear at the hinges with the cords exposed; appears to be lacking the front endpaper, with the bookplate affixed to a blank. Pages are rather spotted towards the edges, with some staining and spots throughout. A presentation copy of this account of military achievement during the First World War.