ISBN: 9780243207916 - my eighty years (classic reprint) (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This captivating autobiography recollects the life of a man whose 80 years have seen more change than most who came before him. Born in 1851, the author provides a captivating historical record of a world from before his birth through almost to the end of the 20th century. From the Crimean War to the Boer War and the Great War, the author weaves his recollections of national events into his personal life, reflecting on the impact of huge social and technological changes on the lives of ordinary people. The reader is offered a glimpse into the author's childhood of Victorian play and peril, while simultaneously learning of the realities of theatre life in the 1850s. A fascinating glimpse into the past through the eyes of an ordinary man living through extraordinary times. This book will leave a lasting impression on the reader, reminding them of the fragility of life and the transient nature of our existence. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…