March 3 1916 (2 results)
Language: English
Published by Morrow, New York, 1947
- Hardcover
Seller: Bookfever, IOBA (Volk & Iiams), Ione, CA, U.S.A.Bookfever, IOBA (Volk & Iiams)
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: GOOD. Book club edition. His first book, a novel about counter-espionage and romance in France during World War II - .the story of an American who is given a mission to work with French collaborator Jean-Louis Mercanton, gain his confidence and then turn him over to the authorities for trial and execution. Although th…is is possibly slightly autobiographical - Merrick served a counter-intelligence agent in the OSS - the predecessor to the CIA - in Algeria and France, the homosexuality themes are unstated and implicit, and only noticeable in light of his later fame as a pioneering American author of gay-themed novels. 248 pp. Near fine in a poor dustjacket (some loss at bottom of dj spine, rear flap detached but present, overall edgewear.).
More imagesThe Civilian, Vol. 8 (Classic Reprint)
A Fortnightly Journal Devoted To The Interests Of The Civil Service Of Canada; March 3, 1916
- Softcover
- Print on Demand
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United KingdomForgotten Books
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£ 13.25
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book details the costs of living in Canada during the period from 1914 onwards whilst simultaneously presenting a balanced critique of living standards in Canada at that time. The author, drawing on their knowledge of economics and historical research into the governmental reports… from 1914, presents the reader with a unique insight into the difficulties faced by Canadians during and after the first world war. This book is a must for any Canadian interested in economic history, the struggles of the working class during this period or how the Canadian government of the day attempted to stem the rising tide of the cost of living. 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.
