It is stated that "Although based on fact and the reminiscemces of the author, the characters in this book are fictional" presumably this was to protect his fellow serviceman in the famous band of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI) A rollicking account of Canadian soldiers in World War II as they literally played their way through Italy and Germany and were there for the liberation of Holllnd. "As the band drove into liberated Hilversum, we were overrun by tearful and cheerful Dutch because we had liberated them. Others would follow but we were the first. 'We are not soldiers,' we explained. 'But you have liberated us." This book also deserves a round of applausa.271p.

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Bibliographic Details

Title

The Harps of War

Publisher

Frederick Harris Music Company, Oakville, ON

Publication Date

1985

Language

English

ISBN 10

0887971997

ISBN 13

9780887971990

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

1st Canadian Edition.

Condition

Fine

Dust Jacket Condition

No Jacket

Signed

Signed by Author(s)

Book Type

Book

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We specialize in books about Greece (Ancient, Byzantine and particularly Modern Greece) Cyprus, and relevant peripheral areas (Albania, Armenia, the Balkans and Ottoman Turkey ) All possible topics covered : Archaeology, Biographies, Cookery, Drama, Fiction,History, Novels set in Greece, Poetry, Religion, Travel. As well as out-of-print material we can arrange to have books about Greece (or in Greek) sent to you upon request, direct from publishers in Greece. Ask about our collection of Antique maps, Prints and Vintage Postcards. Some Canadiana and historical novels are also available.

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June Samaras
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