1759: THE BATTLE FOR CANADA. by LaPierre, Laurier L. Inscribed - 1990

Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, 1990. 305 pp, large 8vo (9 1/4" H). Inscribed on title page: "Bonne Chance Laurier L. LaPierre, Nov/90". B&w illustrations and maps. "(This book) is no scholarly history. Rather, it is a re-creation of the battle and of the long siege that preceded it. Lapierre conjures up the rain, the deafening noise of bombs falling on Quebec, the petty squabbles that threatened the military strategies of both sides, and adds his own commentary on events. He is assisted in his interpretations by such historical figures as Bougainville for the French and Townshend for the English, whom he 'interviews' about their roles during those long, hot months of the siege." Minor wrinkling at top/bottom of spine, very minor soiling on front board. Dust jacket has light wrinkling at top edge of rear panel. . Inscribed By Author. First Edition.. Hard Cover. Very Good+/Very Good.