On the Fringe of the Great Fight

Published by McClelland & Stewart Ltd, Toronto, 1917

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Seller: Karol Krysik Books ABAC/ILAB, IOBA, PBFA, Toronto, ON, CanadaKarol Krysik Books ABAC/ILAB, IOBA, PBFA

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8vo, [xv], 263 pp. Green cloth with gilt titles to front cover and spine. Light wear to spine ends; a clean, bright copy with a tight, square binding. No dust jacket. Inscribed by the author on the front endpaper (recipient unclear, possibly gifted to Elana Mayers). A World War I memoir by Colonel George G. Nasmith, a Canadian scientist and sanitary officer with the First Canadian Division. Offering a rare behind-the-lines perspective, the book focuses on the medical, sanitary, and logistical challenges of war. Nasmith records key events such as the first poison gas attacks and provides insight into Canada's role and the essential work of non-combatant personnel during the conflict.

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Title
On the Fringe of the Great Fight
Author
Nasmith, Colonel George G.
Publisher
McClelland & Stewart Ltd, Toronto
Publication year
1917
Condition
Very Good
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Inscribed by Author(s)
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
First Edition.
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Canadiana, Letters, Memoirs, Diaries

Karol Krysik Books ABAC/ILAB, IOBA, PBFA

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