Edward VIII-Duke of Windsor.
Maine, Basil.
Place Published: London:
Publisher: Hutchinson and Co.,
Date Published: 1937.
Description: The FOREWORD of the book is by Sir Harry Brittain - King Edward the VIII ascended the throne with one great initial advantage, for he was known by his people as no King has ever been know at the opening of his reign. Hundreds of thousands of British subject in every part of the Empire had seen, and millions had listened to his voice. There has never, in all our long history, been a better loved Prince of Wales. The CHAPTER CONTENTS as follows: Chapter I - At Oxford and in the Army Chapter II - Seeing the Empire Chapter III - To New Zealand and Australia Chapter IV - A Reverent Student of India Chapter V - Running His Estates Chapter VI - Keeping Fit Chapter VIII - On Duty Chapter IX - To South Africa Chapter X - Hunting Big Game Chapter XI - To East Africa Again Chapter XII - Leading Big Business Chapter XIII - The Question of Marriage Chapter XIV - The Duke's Personality Chapter XV - King Edward the Eighth Chapter XVI - The King Wills It The book has 288 pages with appendices and index. There are 34 black and white illustrations. The book is in good condition with the page edges showing a brown speckling as well as being on some of the inside pages. The front cover shows a fading of color along the top and a line along the spine shows some color fading. JMVintage specializes in books, magazines and other treasures related to the Duke and Duchess of Windsor...and other curious people.
Binding: Hard CoverCondition: Good w/No J
Book Id: 811
Price: $22.00
