Knots (Inscribed Copy) (SIGNED COPY)

Vaillancourt, Emile

Published by G. Ducharme, Montreal, Canada, 1939

About this Item

Signed by Author. background of covers illustrated as wood with knots; inscription by the author on pre-title page reads: "To Prof. J. B. C. Grundy I cordially dedicate this copy of a book largely inspired by Her Majesty's French words at Ottawa - Emile Vaillancourt - Outremont, Sep.2. '39"; introduction by T. S. Ewart; illustrated by b/w. photo's; an appeal for Canadian Unity in spite of any differences between language, religion or geographical & regional means of living:- "A belief which is quite common among English-speaking Canadians is that the French Canadian is, if I may use the expression, France-French. whereas he is Canadian French only. He is not anti-British but again he is Canadian and takes, in fact, the same position as do many thousands of English-speaking Canadians - a fact which should be recognized by those who improperly criticise the people of Quebec. In this respect there is no 'French Canadian point of view' for it is a Canadian point of view."; a tight copy with some dust to page edges; 178 pages plus index. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Politics & Government; Canadian Politics; Canadian Unity; Canada; 1930s; Sociology & Culture. Signed by Author. Inventory No: POL00016.

Seller Inventory # POL00016

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Knots (Inscribed Copy) (SIGNED COPY)
• Publisher: G. Ducharme, Montreal, Canada
• Publication Date: 1939
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: N/A
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Politics & Government