THE SNAKE AND THE SWORD

12mo 7" - 7" tall; 317 pages; Binding is faded on spine, faint ring mark on back board, previous owner's gift notation on front free end-paper. Tight solid book, hinges intact. "Wrens telling of the story of Damocles de Warrenne, and his life before, during, and after serving in the Second Regiment of Heavy Calvalry, known as the Queens Greys. When Colonel Matthew Devon de Warrenne, V.C., D.S.O., of the Queens own Bombay Lancers, pinned his Victoria Cross to the bosom of his dying wifes night-dress, in token of his recognition that she was the braver of the twain, he was not himself."

Product Info

Publisher: John Murray

Year: 1928

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

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AinsworthBooks

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Country: Canada