Search Results: Titles starting with W from Capricorn Books

Hong Kong: Concord, 1997. 52 pp, 11" H. Profusely illustrated with b&w photographs, 2 full-page colour uniform studies. Interior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - one tiny corner crease.. Soft Cover. Very Good+.

Hong Kong: Concord, 1999. 52 pp, 11" H. Profusely illustrated with b&w photographs, 4 pages of colour uniform studies. Interior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - clean and bright.. Soft Cover. Near Fine. Illus. by Ronald Volstad, colour plates..

West Chester, Pennsylvania: Schiffer, 1990. 238 pp, small 4to (10 3/4" H). Patterned endpapers. Profusely illustrated with b&w photographs. "(A) pictorial and factual documentation of the engagement of young men standing in the front line during World War II. Men, fighting as soldiers and innumerably losing their lives on all battle fronts in World War II. Also, this book does not tell of the organizations they belonged to and of their criminal leadership, but of the young soldiers who - being deceived for their ideals - got right into the twilight of the world's opinion after the end of the war. Five hundred exciting photographs never before published, illustrate the battles of a troop of which no one - not even its adversaries on the battlefield - denied its bravery and devotion. Photographs of unbelievable impression, taken during heavy attacks or massive tank battles, taken while invading ditches or taken while heavy defensive battles took place. These are not posed photographs:… Read More

Faber and Faber, London, (1972), Ist edition. 190 pp, 8vo (8" H), hard cover in dust jacket. "Life for Zelma McCrum was such a highly coloured affair that she put the rest of the Third Form in the shade and it was inevitably Zelma who spread the most sensational piece of news that the form - or anyone else - had ever heard. All the same, Zelma wasn't the only person to whom things happened - what about Emmy Pratt, who to the surprise of even her closest friend was chosen to be May Queen, what about Bill Timmins, newly appointed monitor, and his first experience of power, or Zelma's aunt whose stylish hat was caught in the teeth of the dinosaur in the Museum, or Mr. Bishop who always expected the worst and sometimes got it? These stories about the experiences of pupils in a country school are funny, perceptive and true to life." Small "star" stamp on front pastedown, light wrinkling at top of spine, tiny crease at top corner of a few pages, tiny bump to top corner… Read More

Toronto: Natural Heritage, 2007. 287 pp, 9" H. B&w photographs. "A woman from Northern Ontario is buried; her jewellery box reveals a mystery. Veteran Canadian journalist Jim Poling took on the most important assignment of his career: Just who was his mother? Why did she take a lifelong secret to her grave? The author searches for clues throughout Alberta and the Ontario communities of Thunder Bay and Chapleau, the CPR town where the people he believed were his ancestors played out their roles in building the national railway. A search that began in anger at his mother's secrecy concludes with an understanding of her actions. In the process, he explores the place of families within Canadian society and reveals the shameful ongoing discrimination against Native peoples and the abusive treatment of illegitimacy. Throughout, glimpses of working life in newsrooms add insider perspectives on the 'handling' of our daily news. Poling observes that Canada will never realize its true… Read More

Boston: The Limited Editions Club, 1936. 290 pp, 10" H. Black cloth spine with gilt lettering, blue/green patterned paper-covered boards, top edge dark green. Number 1225 in a limited edition of fifteen hundred copies, signed on limitation page by the photographer, Steichen. 16 b&w photographs "Taken at Various Seasons at Walden Pond" - all present. Printed at the Merrymount Press. Lacking the original slipcase & glassine wrapper. Small stain at fore-edge of page 279 on - including the rear pastedown (max size 1" x 3/8"), very light browning in margins of pages and on endpapers, light waviness in the bottom margin of pages 68 to 76, light browning to fore-edge and bottom of text block - also at the edges of the boards, light to moderate edge wear to boards, wear at top/bottom edges of spine with some very small tears and tiny chips, spine color has lightly faded from black to dark brown, two very small water marks on the spine, two light tnin scratches on the rear… Read More

David & Charles, Newton Abbot, (1984). 272 pp, 8vo, hard cover in dust jacket. ISBN 071538418X B&w photos and maps. "Here is a long-awaited general and cultural history of Wales, a fascinating introduction to the country in all its key aspects. Both authoritative and attractively written it isolates the distinctive themes that have shaped the characteristics of the nation and which to this day distinguish it strongly from its powerful neighbour, England..." Minor rubbing to boards, two minor shallow dints on rear board, two very slight corner bumps, minor wrinkling at top/bottom of spine, ghost tape marks and tiny paper pull on rear pastedown. Dust jacket has been price clipped, has ghost tape marks on fore-edge of front flap, two very small closed tears (archivally taped) and tiny mark on fore-edge of rear flap, light wrinkling at top of spine and flap-folds, faint small stain at bottom inside of spine. Very good-/Very Good-.

Belfast: Appletree, 1994. 149 pp, small 8vo (7 1/2" H). B&w maps. "Ireland is a hill-walker's paradise. Its mountains - usually close to the sea - combine the rugged and the remote with an enviable accessibility and human scale. They also offer a wealth of spectacular scenery. (This book) provides a detailed overview of all the major Irish mountain ranges and tells you all you need to know to enjoy them to the full. Also included are: 80 of Ireland's (including Northern Ireland) best, one-day looped mountain walks; 50 additional easier routes suitable for poor weather conditions; sketch maps of each mountain range; notes of availability and accuracy of maps; how to get there by public and private transport; information on accommodation, when to go, safety and useful addresses." Dust jacket has very minor edge wear and rubbing, very light edge wrinkling at top of front flap. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good+.

Belfast: Appletree, 1994. 149 pp, small 8vo (7 1/2" H). B&w maps. "Ireland is a hill-walker's paradise. Its mountains - usually close to the sea - combine the rugged and the remote with an enviable accessibility and human scale. They also offer a wealth of spectacular scenery. (This book) provides a detailed overview of all the major Irish mountain ranges and tells you all you need to know to enjoy them to the full. Also included are: 80 of Ireland's (including Northern Ireland) best, one-day looped mountain walks; 50 additional easier routes suitable for poor weather conditions; sketch maps of each mountain range; notes of availability and accuracy of maps; how to get there by public and private transport; information on accommodation, when to go, safety and useful addresses." Fore-edge of front pastedown has creasing. Dust jacket has light edge wrinkling and very light edge wear.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good.

Berkeley, CA: Wilderness Press, 1997. 170 pp, 8vo (9" H). B&w photographs, maps. "The port towns of Alaska's Inside Passage are a walker's delight - just step off your ship into picturesque, walker-friendly towns to soak up the local history, gaze at totem poles, and stroll alongside the harbor. Look up, and you'll see the breathtaking scenery that Alaska is famous for - spectacular snow-capped peaks with eagles soaring high above. This book is ideal for cruise ship or ferry travelers as well as overnight visitors, with complete descriptions of 40 short and scenic walks in or very near to the port towns. Use this book to go on a lovely walk that takes you to the best sights in town, or to a nearby trail that only the locals know about. Each hike has notes on native culture, scenery, and local lore, as well as the estimated time so you won't miss your boat. Discover where to walk in and around Ketchikan, Wrangell, Petersburg, Juneau, Tenakee Springs, Sitka, Haines, and… Read More

Concord, Ontario: Belsten, 1990. 134 pp, small 4to (10" H). B&w photographs, map. Graham Reed spent a year with the Royal Signal Corps "on the North West Frontier of India at the close of World War II." In this book he provides "(s)ome humorous memories of a year in Razmak, a fort on the North West Frontier of India, just prior to Independence and the cessation of a particular way of life under the British Raj. The work consists of a number of sketches, arranged chronologically and concerning the same group of characters and the ongoing misadventures of the writer. They revolve around some constant themes - the unusual way of life (mountain warfare with a mounted unit of the regular Indian Army), the writer's misunderstandings, cross-cultural differences, the Indian Army's concept of regimental honour, etc." Interior - first 26 pages have soft crease down page near spine, otherwise clean and tight with no other ownership marks. Exterior - very soft crease at top… Read More

New York: Arcade, 1995. 251 pp, 8 1/4" H. B&w photographs. "A fearless young Swede whose efforts saved countless Hungarian Jews from certain death at the hands of Adolf Eichmann, Raoul Wallenberg was one of the true heroes to emerge during the Nazi occupation of Europe. Against staggering odds and in constant risk of his life, (he) succeeded in rescuing more than a hundred thousand Jews by using special passports and protective employment status. He would race after lines of people being herded toward the deportation trains and issue his important-looking documents on the spot, also dispensing food, warm clothes, medicine, and hope. Wallenberg eventually fell captive to the advancing Russians and disappeared into the Soviet prison system. The mystery of his fate remains to be unraveled. Here is the gripping, passionately written biography of a humane and courageous man at a devastating time in history." Interior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - two… Read More

Toronto: Lester & Orpen Dennys, 1985. 136 pp, small 4to (10 1/4" H). Colour reproductions of paintings by Tony Onley. B&w maps. "(T)he great subcontinent is brilliantly revealed through the skill of both painter and prose writer. On the long journey that took the travellers from the deserts and hills of Rajasthan in the north-west corner, from the Abode of Kings and the Apes of Amber to Kerala and the City of the Serpent; from the tall hills of Darjeeling to Delhi, City of Conquerors, the people and places of India are vividly evoked. Encompassing the striking contrasts that exist within the country itself, (this book) is a moving portrait of an ancient country and a civilization in transition." Previous owner's name in ink at top of front pastedown, small label at top corner of half-title page, small bump at bottom corners of boards, two rub lines on front board, light sun fading at top/bottom edges of boards. Dust jacket has minor edgewear/wrinkling (light at bottom of… Read More

Racine, Wisconsin: Whitman, 1938. Unpaginated (12 pages including covers), 12 1/8" H. Thick stock - "Linen-like and Sewed". Colorful illustrations with text below. Mickey Mouse helps Elmer Elephant built a house, but before it is complete, the sleepy Elephant decides to take a nap in Pluto's dog house, with disastrous results. Interior - light wrinkling at top/bottom of page gutters, small dent in middle of pages, some pages with a small corner crease, 1" tear at top edge of pages - archivally taped, slight browning to page edges and in gutters. Exterior - creases at top/bottom of spine, some tears at top edge of front and rear cover - archivally taped, creases at bottom corner of front cover, 2" tear at bottom of hinge of both covers, moderate edge wear/rubbing, soiling marks and some small ink stains on covers - mainly on rear cover, small dent on front cover, some surface paper loss at top of rear cover, small dent/closed perforation on rear cover, light rubbing..… Read More

Toronto: Key Porter, 1991. 266 pp, small 4to (10 1/4" H). Illustrated in colour and b&w with photographs, reproductions, maps/battle plans. "Canada's military history consists of more than participation in the two world wars. From the Riel Rebellions and the Boer War, to the Korean War, the United Nations peacekeeping missions and the recent Gulf War, Canadians have fought and died on our own frontiers and on distant continents. (This book), a richly documented history of Canada's other wars, portrays the gradual evolution of our fighting forces. The raw militia of a young country and the patriotic recruits who marched to Pretoria would, after the crucible of two great wars, develop into seasoned troops who could hold the line in the bitter trench battles of the Korean War or maintain the peace in political hotspots such as Cyprus and the Congo. When, at the end of the Second World War, the United Nations established an international army to keep the peace, Canada began to… Read More

Edinburgh: Scottish Academic Press, 1984. 174 pp, small 4to (10" H). Chart endpapers, two maps. "During the first half of the nineteenth century, administrative changes occurred in many British institutions, but the army remained basically unaffected. Only with the commencement of the Crimean War did changes in military administration take place, and these are generally believed to have been a direct result of correspondence from the front. The angry groundswell of public opinion, caused by despatches such as those from W.H. Russell of 'The Times', is seen to have demanded and achieved reform of an anachronistic and ramshackle system. In (this book, the author) challenges this popular interpretation of events, showing that the most important changes happened before any actual fighting in the East. Certainly, revelations from the trenches were important, but only insofar as they provided the impetus for reform which had been necessary and sought before 1854. By putting the record… Read More

London: Smith, Elder, 1907. 424 pp, 8vo (8 7/8" H) - red cloth with gold lettering on spine, gold lettering/insignia on front board. 6 fold-out diagrams/maps at rear. "In the following pages I have endeavoured to trace out the consequences which must follow from the gradual assimilation by all Continental Powers of the principles laid down by Clausewitz as guiding the conduct of Modern War, and the inevitable reaction upon our own (the British) position." Chapter headings: Sociology with Regard to Military History; The Foundations of Home Defence; Difference of Opinion as to Tactical Training; The Function of the Volunteers in Peace; What Becomes of the Money Spent on Military Preparations?; Does Military Expenditure Pay?; Socialism in Germany; The Armies of France and Russia; The British Army Since 1815 to 1900; Fleet and Army; The Problem of Invasion; The Psychology of Drill-Ground Training; The Psychology of the Battlefield; Voluntary versus Compulsory Service; The Regular Army;… Read More

Macmillan, Toronto, 1915, Ist edition. 98 pp, 12 mo, hard cover (no dj). The author takes a look at the position of the Jewish people worldwide at the time of the First World War. Illus with 5 b&w plates. Previous owner's name, address and date on free front endpaper. Paper title label on front board has surface damage, paper title label on spine has edge damage - all text legible. Boards have moderate/light soiling and minor edge wear. VG-.

London: Allen Lane, 1981. 446 pp, 9" high. Map endpapers, b&w photographs. "They were allies, but often they were antagonists, scrapping among themselves for power and prestige. They were supposed to be fighting the Germans, but some of their fiercest battles were fought among themselves. At the centre was the Supreme Commander himself, Dwight D. Eisenhower - sincere, indecisive, desperate to hold the Alliance together. Against him was Field-Marshal Montgomery, who strove ceaselessly to gain authority. Manoeuvring between them were the others - the outrageous Patton, the dogged Bradley, the bomber commanders like Spaatz, Vandenberg, 'Butcher' Harris, and Leigh-Mallory. After the war, there was a cover-up. Not until David Irving began his research did the full truth emerge. Among his discoveries was the wickedly candid diary of the obscure general who was Eisenhower's 'eyes and ears'. Through this and other private accounts we see the war as the generals really lived… Read More

Victoria, Australia.: Penguin, 1990. 475 pp, 7 3/4" H. B&w photographs, reproductions. "This (is the) fascinating account of Sir Edward Dunlop's experiences as senior medical officer in prisoner-of-war camps in Java and on the Burma-Thailand Railway." Interior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - light browning to edges of text block, light rubbing.. Sixth printing. Soft Cover. Very Good+.