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Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Angus & Robertson, Middle East journey, 1958
An account of the 2nd AIF in the Middle East during World War twoIll, maps, p.193.non-fictionAn account of the 2nd AIF in the Middle East during World War twoworld war 1939-1945 - campaigns - north africa, world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - middle east -
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Book, Hamish hamilton, Eclipse, 1946
An account of the defeat of Germany on the Western FrontIll, maps, p.255.non-fictionAn account of the defeat of Germany on the Western Frontworld war 1939 - 1945 - campaigns - europe, world war 1939-1945 - history -
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Book, Field Marshal Viscount Slim, Defeat into victory, 1956
Field Marshall William Slim stands alongside Montgomery as the outstanding British Field commander of the Second World War. "Defeat into victory" is his classic account of the Burma campaign : a story of retreat, attrition and a final hard fought victory over the Japanese. Told by a commander always at the centre of events, this is a narrative that captures both the high drama and the harsh reality of war.Index, maps, p.660.non-fictionField Marshall William Slim stands alongside Montgomery as the outstanding British Field commander of the Second World War. "Defeat into victory" is his classic account of the Burma campaign : a story of retreat, attrition and a final hard fought victory over the Japanese. Told by a commander always at the centre of events, this is a narrative that captures both the high drama and the harsh reality of war.world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - burma, sir william slim -
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Book, Faber and Faber, Paratroops, 1943
A technical description of the tactics of ParatroopsIll, maps, p.263.non-fictionA technical description of the tactics of Paratroopsparatroops - tactics, partroops - germany -
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Book, Oxford University Press et al, The price of admiralty, 1944
This book describes the life of a man, the late Commander J. H. Walker, and of his ship. HMAS Parramatta; both used to represent their service. Parramatta was one of the 'little ships' which made the great sacrifice in keeping the hard pressed garrison of Tobruk supplied. She went down fighting gallantly and in doing so added a glorious page to the naval history of our Empire.Ill, maps, p.328.This book describes the life of a man, the late Commander J. H. Walker, and of his ship. HMAS Parramatta; both used to represent their service. Parramatta was one of the 'little ships' which made the great sacrifice in keeping the hard pressed garrison of Tobruk supplied. She went down fighting gallantly and in doing so added a glorious page to the naval history of our Empire. world war 1939-1945 - naval operations - australia, royal australian navy - history -
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Book, Cecil Ernest Lucas, The greatest raid of all, 1958
An account of the raid on the port of St Nazaire in 1942Ill, maps, p.288.non-fictionAn account of the raid on the port of St Nazaire in 1942world war 1939-1945 - naval operations - britain, st nazaire raid 1942 -
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Book, Faber and Faber, This expanding war, 1943
A brief history of the initial years of World War TwoIndex, maps, p.278.non-fictionA brief history of the initial years of World War Twoworld war 1939-1945 - history, war - historical treatment -
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Book, McMillan, The British Empire and Commonwealth : a history for senior forms, 1952
A textbook on the history of British expansionIndex, maps, p.430.non-fictionA textbook on the history of British expansiongraet britain - history, great britain - imperialism -
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Book, J. Murray, Deeds that won the Empire : historic battle scenes, 1917
A patriotic tale of British wartime exploits primarily during the Napoleonic warsIll, maps, p.328.non-fictionA patriotic tale of British wartime exploits primarily during the Napoleonic wars great britain - military history, napoleonic wars -
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Book, J.A.R Marriott, The evolution of modern Europe : 1453-1939, 1933
European history from the reformation to the depression of the 1930sIndex, maps, p.445.non-fictionEuropean history from the reformation to the depression of the 1930seurope - history, europe - politics and government -
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Book, Clarence K. Streit, Union now with Britain, 1941
A proposal for a federal union of democratic nations.Index, maps, p.280.non-fictionA proposal for a federal union of democratic nations.international organizations, great britain - foreign relations -
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Book, Hollis and Carter, The Indian mutiny : a centenary history, 1957
A centenary history of the Indian Mutiny of 1857Index, maps, p.226.non-fictionA centenary history of the Indian Mutiny of 1857indian - sepoy rebellion, india - history -
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Book, The Right Book Club et al, The Spanish arena, 1939
A right wing view of the Spanish civil warIndex, maps, p.502.non-fictionA right wing view of the Spanish civil warspain - civil war - 1936-1939, spain - politics and government - 1931-1939 -
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Book, English Universities Press, Lenin and the Russian Revolution, 1947
A history of the creation of the Soviet UnionIndex, maps, p.245.non-fictionA history of the creation of the Soviet Unionsoviet union - history, russia - history -
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Book, Frank Fox, Peeps at many lands : Oceania, 1912
Includes general statements on Aboriginal origins; population numbers; description; warfare; their futureIll, maps, p.203.non-fictionIncludes general statements on Aboriginal origins; population numbers; description; warfare; their future oceania - description and travel, australia - description and travel -
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Book, G.G. Harrap & co, The Pacific, 1931
A description of the discovery and exploration of the Pacific ocean islandsIll, maps, p.253.A description of the discovery and exploration of the Pacific ocean islandspacific ocean - exploration, islands of the pacific -
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Book, Laurie, The cathedrals and churches of Belgium, 1909
A description of the various religious buildings in BelgiumIll, maps, p.300.non-fictionA description of the various religious buildings in Belgiumcathedrals - belgium, churches - belgium -
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Book, T. Werner Laurie, The cathedrals of England and Wales, 1929
A description of the he cathedrals of England and WalesIll, map, p.344.non-fictionA description of the he cathedrals of England and Walescathedrals - great britain, cathedrals - wales -
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Book, Constable, London city churches, 1907
A description of London city churches with numerous illustrations by Leonard Martin and a map shewing the position of the churches.Ill, maps, p.394.non-fictionA description of London city churches with numerous illustrations by Leonard Martin and a map shewing the position of the churches.london - church buildings, grear britain - churches -
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Book, Ward, Lock and Company, A pictorial and descriptive guide to Bournemouth : Poole, Christchurch, the Avon valley, Salisbury, Winchester, and the New forest, 192?
A pictorial and descriptive guide to Bournemouth : Poole, Christchurch, the Avon valley, Salisbury, Winchester, and the New forest. With plan of Bournemouth, two maps of the district, and map of the isle of Wight.Ill, maps, p.176.non-fictionA pictorial and descriptive guide to Bournemouth : Poole, Christchurch, the Avon valley, Salisbury, Winchester, and the New forest. With plan of Bournemouth, two maps of the district, and map of the isle of Wight.england - guidebooks, bournemouth - guidebooks -
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Book, Ward, Lock and Company, A pictorial and descriptive guide to Penzance and west Cornwall including Lands End and the Isles of Scilly, 192?
A pictorial and descriptive guide to Penzance and west Cornwall including Lands End and the Isles of ScillyIll, maps, p.176.non-fictionA pictorial and descriptive guide to Penzance and west Cornwall including Lands End and the Isles of Scillyengland - guidebooks, penzance - guidebooks -
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Book, Ward, Lock and Company, A pictorial and descriptive guide to Looe and South Cornwall, 192?
A pictorial and descriptive guide to Looe, Fowey, St Austell, Truro, Falmouth and South CornwallIll, maps, p.176.non-fictionA pictorial and descriptive guide to Looe, Fowey, St Austell, Truro, Falmouth and South Cornwallengland - guidebooks, cornwall - guidebooks -
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Book, Ward, Lock and Company, A pictorial and descriptive guide to Exeter and the south Devon watering places from the Axe to the Teign, 192?
A pictorial and descriptive guide to Exeter and the south Devon watering places from the Axe to the TeignIll, maps, p.176.non-fictionA pictorial and descriptive guide to Exeter and the south Devon watering places from the Axe to the Teignengland - guidebooks, cornwall - guidebooks -
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Book, Ward, Lock and Company, A pictorial and descriptive guide to the isle of Wight, 192?
A pictorial and descriptive guide to the Isle of WightIll, maps, p.176.non-fictionA pictorial and descriptive guide to the Isle of Wightengland - guidebooks, isle of wight - guidebooks -
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Book, Whitcombe & Tombs, Glimpses of New Zealand scenery, 1922
Descriptions of travel in New ZealandIll, maps, p.323.non-fictionDescriptions of travel in New Zealandnew zealand - travel, new zealand - description -
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Book, Ward, Lock and Company, A pictorial and descriptive guide to Edinburgh and its environs, 192?
A pictorial and descriptive guide to Edinburgh and its environsIll, maps, p.176.non-fictionA pictorial and descriptive guide to Edinburgh and its environsengland - guidebooks, edinburgh - guidebooks -
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Book, Ward, Lock and Company, A pictorial and descriptive guide to Barmouth and North Wales, 192?
A pictorial and descriptive guide to Barmouth and North WalesIll, maps, p.176.non-fictionA pictorial and descriptive guide to Barmouth and North Walesengland - guidebooks, north wales - guidebooks -
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Book, Ward, Lock and Company, A pictorial and descriptive guide to Bangor and North Wales, 192?
A pictorial and descriptive guide to Bangor and North WalesIll, maps, p.176.non-fictionA pictorial and descriptive guide to Bangor and North Walesengland - guidebooks, north wales - guidebooks -
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Book, T. Werner Laurie, The cathedrals and churches of Northern Italy, 1907
A travellers guide to the churches and cathedrals of Northern ItalyIll, maps. p.371.non-fictionA travellers guide to the churches and cathedrals of Northern Italyitaly - cathedrals, italy - churches -
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Book, Rupert Hart-Davis, Seven years in Tibet, 1953
Recounts how the author an Austrian, escaped from the English internment camp in India in 1943 and spent the next seven years in Tibet, observing its social practices, religion, politics, and people.Ill, maps, p.288.non-fictionRecounts how the author an Austrian, escaped from the English internment camp in India in 1943 and spent the next seven years in Tibet, observing its social practices, religion, politics, and people. tibet - description and travel, tibet - social life and customs