As a young grenadier serving in His Majesty's 78th Regiment of Foot (Fraser's Highlanders), Sergeant James Thompson took part in the capture of Louisbourg in 1758, the battle of the Plains of Abraham at Quebec in 1759 and the battle of Sillery the following year. Later he experienced the American blockade of Quebec by Generals Richard Montgomery and Benedict Arnold during the Revolutionary War. Thompson remained in Quebec the rest of his long life, and in his work with the engineers' department he was involved in the construction of the temporary Citadel and improvements to the fortifications. His collected anecdotes form one of the most interesting personal accounts of soldiering during the Seven Years' War, and his journal offers an authentic first-hand view of life in Quebec in the years that followed. An astute observer with an eye for a humorous story, by the time he reached old age he was sought out by governors general and royalty to recount his stories of earlier times. In this book, editors Earl Chapman and Ian McCulloch not only present Thompson's anecdotes in one volume for the first time (including newly discovered anecdotes never before published), but they also present a wealth of explanation and historical background that helps to bring the period to life and places Thompson's experiences in context. This book is published in collaboration with the Stewart Museum, The Fort, Ile-Ste-Helene, Montreal, and the 78th Fraser Highlanders. 361pp.
Robin Brass, 2010, Paperback, Book Condition: As New, Jacket Condition: No d/j as Published. . . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

ISBN: 9781896941622

Inventory #28284

Price: £ 15.00 GBP ($ 23.72 approx. - € 17.61 approx.)

Crease across front cover. Small closed tear to bottom edge of rear cover. Some very slight fading and marking to covers. 440pp.
Faber & Faber, 1998, Paperback, Book Condition: Very Good, Jacket Condition: No d/j as Published. First Edition. Uncorrected Proof Copy. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

ISBN:

Inventory #22457

Price: £ 50.00 GBP ($ 79.05 approx. - € 58.70 approx.)

No Date .60pp.
J.J.Berliner, 0, Folder, Book Condition: Good, Jacket Condition: . . . 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

ISBN:

Inventory #16826

Price: £ 10.00 GBP ($ 15.81 approx. - € 11.74 approx.)

This edition of the primary work of reference to books and pamphlets on British railway (and tramway) history is a reprint of the first edition with typographical corrections. 683pp.
HMSO, 1983, Cloth, Book Condition: As New, Jacket Condition: Very Good. Second Edition. Heavy Item Postage Quote. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

ISBN: 0112903347

Inventory #16879

Price: £ 15.00 GBP ($ 23.72 approx. - € 17.61 approx.)

Previous owner's signature on ffep.157pp.Illustrated.
Nieuwkoop & B. De Graaf, 1962, Cloth, Book Condition: Very Good, Jacket Condition: No Jacket. . . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

ISBN:

Inventory #25133

Price: £ 30.00 GBP ($ 47.43 approx. - € 35.22 approx.)

One of the world's most loved writers, Lear's verse has delighted whole generations of readers. Contains one hundred and twelve illustrations and limericks in facsimile colour.
Frederick Warne, 1980, Cloth, Book Condition: Very Good, Jacket Condition: Very Good. . D/J in Protective Wrapper. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

ISBN: 0723227152

Inventory #24341

Price: £ 10.00 GBP ($ 15.81 approx. - € 11.74 approx.)

N.B. Previous owners inscription to ffep. Slight chipping to head of D/J spine. Slight fading to D/J. 156pp.
Red Rock Publishing Co. Limited, 1977, Cloth, Book Condition: Very Good, Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Printing. . 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

ISBN: 0920178049

Inventory #26999

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N.B. Small nick to head of spine. 273pp.
The London Press, 2006, Paperback, Book Condition: Fine, Jacket Condition: No d/j as Published. . . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

ISBN: 9781905006236

Inventory #24983

Price: £ 10.00 GBP ($ 15.81 approx. - € 11.74 approx.)

Corners slightly creasd. Some faint scratches to rear cover. 164pp.
Brathay Hall Trust, 1996, Paperback, Book Condition: Very Good, Jacket Condition: No d/j as Published. First Edition. . 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

ISBN: 095292000X

Inventory #23164

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Some darkening and slight staining to d/j spine.
The Science Fiction Book Club, 1961, Cloth, Book Condition: Very Good, Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition Thus. . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

ISBN:

Inventory #30199

Price: £ 30.00 GBP ($ 47.43 approx. - € 35.22 approx.)