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Baptism of Fire

by Nathan M. Greenfield

Baptism of Fire: The Second Battle of Ypres and the Forging of Canada, April 1915 by Canadian military historian Nathan M. Greenfield. This illustrated work examines the Canadians’ experience during the Second Battle of Ypres and the battle’s place in the development of Canada’s military identity, bringing together the wider campaign and the experiences of those who took part.

Published by HarperCollins Publishers Ltd. in 2007, this hardcover is the stated First Edition and first printing, confirmed by the complete number line ending in 1. It includes its original dust jacket and contains historical illustrations. ISBN 9780002007276.

This copy is flat signed by Nathan M. Greenfield on the half-title page, with no personalized inscription visible. It is an appealing collectible copy for readers of First World War history, Canadian military history and accounts of the Ypres campaigns.

The seller grades the book and dust jacket Very Good. There is light visible shelf, edge and corner wear to the jacket, along with minor surface marks. The pages show toning due to their age or the nature of the paper. The photographed interior page is illustrated and shows no visible handwriting or highlighting in that area. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.

Book & copy details

Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Ltd.
Publication year
2007
Edition
First Edition
Format
Hardcover
ISBN-10
0002007274
ISBN-13
9780002007276
Language
English
Signed by
Nathan M. Greenfield
Signature
Signed
Catalogue price
C $59.95
Inventory number
128089428424

Condition notes

Very Good hardcover with dust jacket. Light jacket shelf, edge and corner wear with minor surface marks; pages have age- or paper-related toning. Flat signed by the author on the half-title page. Please examine all photographs carefully as part of the condition description.

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