Rh Thompson (258 results)

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. NATIONAL BESTSELLER . From one of Canada's most beloved performing artists comes an audacious work of non-fiction that explores the stories that shape us and the reach that the past can have across generations . "Thomson makes visible the ghosts of the Great War, untangling themes of loss and longing, service, and grief." -Tim Cook Growing up north of Toronto, R.H. Thomson's imagination was captured by romantic notions of war. He spent his days playing with toy soldiers on the carpet of his grandmother's house, recreating the Battle of Britain with model planes in his bedroom, or sitting at the local theatre watching World War II B movies-ones that offered a very clear perspective on who were the heroes and who the villains; which side were the victors and which the vanquished. Yet Thomson's childhood was also shaped by the spirits of real-life warriors in his family, their fates a brutal and more complicated reminder of the true human cost of war. Eight of Robert's great uncles-George, Joe, Jack, Harold, Arthur, Warren, Wildy, and Fred-fought in the First World War, while his great Aunt Margaret served as a wartime surgical nurse in Europe. Five of the great uncles-George, Joe, Fred, Wildy, and Warren-were killed in battle while two others-Jack and Harold-would return home greatly diminished, spending the rest of their lives in and out of sanitariums, their lungs scarred by disease and poison gas. Throughout their lives, the great uncles, as well as great aunts and cousins, were faithful letter writers, their correspondence offering profound insights into their experiences on the front lines to their loved ones back home, a somber record of the sacrifice the family paid. In By the Ghost Light, R.H. Thomson offers an extraordinary look at his family's history while providing a powerful examination of how we understand war and its aftermath. Using his family letters as a starting point, Thomson roams through a century of folly, touching on areas of military history, art, literature, and science, to express the tragic human cost of war behind the order and calm of ceremonial parades, memorials, and monuments. In an urgent call for new ways to acknowledge the dead, R.H. has created "The World Remembers," an ambitious international project to individually name each of the millions killed in the First World War. Epic in its scope and incredibly intimate in its exploration of lives touched by the tragedy of war, By the Ghost Light is a truly original book that will challenge the way we approach our history. …

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. NATIONAL BESTSELLER . From one of Canada's most beloved performing artists comes an audacious work of non-fiction that explores the stories that shape us and the reach that the past can have across generations . "Thomson makes visible the ghosts of the Great War, untangling themes of loss and longing, service, and grief." -Tim Cook Growing up north of Toronto, R.H. Thomson's imagination was captured by romantic notions of war. He spent his days playing with toy soldiers on the carpet of his grandmother's house, recreating the Battle of Britain with model planes in his bedroom, or sitting at the local theatre watching World War II B movies-ones that offered a very clear perspective on who were the heroes and who the villains; which side were the victors and which the vanquished. Yet Thomson's childhood was also shaped by the spirits of real-life warriors in his family, their fates a brutal and more complicated reminder of the true human cost of war. Eight of Robert's great uncles-George, Joe, Jack, Harold, Arthur, Warren, Wildy, and Fred-fought in the First World War, while his great Aunt Margaret served as a wartime surgical nurse in Europe. Five of the great uncles-George, Joe, Fred, Wildy, and Warren-were killed in battle while two others-Jack and Harold-would return home greatly diminished, spending the rest of their lives in and out of sanitariums, their lungs scarred by disease and poison gas. Throughout their lives, the great uncles, as well as great aunts and cousins, were faithful letter writers, their correspondence offering profound insights into their experiences on the front lines to their loved ones back home, a somber record of the sacrifice the family paid. In By the Ghost Light, R.H. Thomson offers an extraordinary look at his family's history while providing a powerful examination of how we understand war and its aftermath. Using his family letters as a starting point, Thomson roams through a century of folly, touching on areas of military history, art, literature, and science, to express the tragic human cost of war behind the order and calm of ceremonial parades, memorials, and monuments. In an urgent call for new ways to acknowledge the dead, R.H. has created "The World Remembers," an ambitious international project to individually name each of the millions killed in the First World War. Epic in its scope and incredibly intimate in its exploration of lives touched by the tragedy of war, By the Ghost Light is a truly original book that will challenge the way we approach our history. …

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. This hardcover edition is in good condition, with a strong binding and clean pages. The spine and covers show minimal wear, reflecting careful handling. The absence of a dust jacket is noted, but the book remains well-preserved overall, making it a fine choice for collectors and readers alike. unknown (dust jacket not visible).…

Reprint/offprint of journal article; paper wrappers; minor shelfwear w/ light creasing of corners of wraps and leaves; o/w in good condition.

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Paperback. Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. A One-Volume Edition of the acclaimed Authorized Biography. Edited by Edward Connery Lathem. Good+ tight condition with good slightly chipped dust jacket. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0.

Hardcover. Condition: Used - Good.

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Condition: Fine. First Printing. Stated First Edition. FIRST EDITION THUS HARDBACK Book condition is Fine. Dust Jacket is Near Fine. Not Price Clipped. NOTE: Small surface patch missing to bottom of dust jacket spine. Otherwise book feels like new. A One Volume Edition of the acclaimed AUTHORIZED BIOGRAPHY. Illustrated with 16 pages of very nice B&W photographs. 6.5 x 9.5 Inches in size. 543 numbered pages.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. NATIONAL BESTSELLER . From one of Canada's most beloved performing artists comes an audacious work of non-fiction that explores the stories that shape us and the reach that the past can have across generations . "Thomson makes visible the ghosts of the Great War, untangling themes of loss and longing, service, and grief." -Tim CookNATIONAL BESTSELLER . From one of Canada's most beloved performing artists comes an audacious work of non-fiction that explores the stories that shape us and the reach that the past can have across generations . "Thomson makes visible the ghosts of the Great War, untangling themes of loss and longing, service, and grief." -Tim CookGrowing up, R.H. Thomson's imagination was captured by romantic notions of war. He spent his days playing with toy soldiers on the carpet of his grandmother's house, recreating the Battle of Britain with model planes in his bedroom, or sitting at the local theatre watching World War II B movies.Yet Thomson's childhood was also shaped by the spirits of real-life warriors in his family, their fates a brutal and more complicated reminder of the true human cost of war. Eight of Robert's great uncles-George, Joe, Jack, Harold, Arthur, Warren, Wildy, and Fred-fought in the First World War, while his great Aunt Margaret served as a wartime surgical nurse in Europe. Five of the great uncles-George, Joe, Fred, Wildy, and Warren-were killed in battle while two others-Jack and Harold-would return home greatly diminished, spending the rest of their lives in and out of sanitariums, their lungs scarred by disease and poison gas. Throughout their lives, the great uncles, as well as great aunts and cousins, were faithful letter writers, their correspondence offering profound insights into their experiences on the front lines to their loved ones back home, a somber record of the sacrifice the family paid.In By the Ghost Light, R.H. Thomson offers an extraordinary look at his family's history while providing a powerful examination of how we understand war and its aftermath. Using his family letters as a starting point, Thomson roams through a century of folly, touching on areas of military history, art, literature, and science, to express the tragic human cost of war behind the calm gravitas of the memorials, and monuments.Epic in its scope and incredibly intimate in its exploration of lives touched by the tragedy of war, By the Ghost Light is a truly original book that will challenge the way we approach our history. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Hardcover w/DJ. Condition: Good/Good. First Edition. New York, NY: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Inc. Good/Good. 1976. First Edition. Hardcover w/DJ. Sm 4to., 468 p.p., Shelf wear; head and tail of spine and corners of cover bumped; cracked inner hinge; shelf lean; dust jacket spine sunned; dust jacket spine faded; original price intact; pages clean and unmarked. . Black & White Plates (illustrator).…

PAPERBACK. xiv. + 543pp. 16 pages of photographs. ONE VOLUME EDITION. Condensed & Edited by Edward Connery Lathem. VG-. (back cover lightly soiled, spine sunned & lightly scored, outer edges foxed but text clean/crisp).

Paperback. Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Very Good - Crisp, clean, unread book with some shelfwear/edgewear, may have a remainder mark - NICE PAPERBACK Standard-sized.