From Kennys Bookstore, Olney, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 09 October 2009
About this Item
. Broadside. "Four Page Poetry Broadside. 19 x 28 cm. Published in London by The Poetry Bookshop. Contains 6 black, white and blue illustrations of the World War One pursuit of two German ships; the Goeben and the Breslau, by the Gloster. The German ships evaded the British fleet and arrived in Constantinople, where the Goeben was made flagship of the Ottoman navy. In the words of Winston Churchill, they brought more slaughter, more misery and more ruin than has ever before been borne within the compass of a ship. The poem ends Now God bless all our seamen/Who keep the English seas,/And send them equal fortune,/With worthier foes than these!". Four Page Poetry Broadside. 19 x 28 cm. Published in London by The Poetry Bookshop. Contains 6 black, white and blue illustrations of the World War One pursuit of two German ships; the Goeben and the Breslau, by the Gloster. The German ships evaded the British fleet and arrived in Constantinople, where the Goeben was made flagship of the Ottoman navy. In the words of Winston Churchill, they brought "more slaughter, more misery and more ruin than has ever before been borne within the compass of a ship." The poem ends "Now God bless all our seamen/Who keep the English seas,/And send them equal fortune,/With worthier foes than these! First edition copy. . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # KHS0068115
Bibliographic Details
Title: A Ballad of The Gloster & The Goeben
Publisher: The Poetry Bookshop
Condition: Good
Store Description
We guarantee the condition of every book as it's described on the Abebooks websites.
If you're dissatisfied with your purchase (Incorrect Book/Not as Described/Damaged) or if the order hasn't arrived, you're eligible for a refund within 30 days of the estimated delivery date.
For any queries please use the contact seller link or send an email to books@kennys.ie
Conor Kenny
All books securely packaged. Some books ship from Ireland.
Payment Methods
accepted by seller
