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Knight of the Holy Spirit: A study of William Lyon Mackenzie King
by Esberey, Joy E
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0802055028
- ISBN 13
- 9780802055026
- Seller
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WESTBANK, British Columbia, Canada
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About This Item
A tight and unmarked First Edition Thus-" Hardcover. Condition: Fine. First Edition. SUBTITLED: ` A Study of William Lyon Mackenzie King'. In the 6-page introduction, to this 245-page examination of one of Canada's most enigmatic prime ministers, the author discusses her preference for the techniques of Erik Erikson, to gain an understanding of `total life', as it reflects on psychological vagaries. Read more about Miss Violet Markham, Mathilde Grossert, God's service, Sir William Mulock, Canadian high commissioner, social democracy, socialization, Berlin Ontario, and 4 Grange Road. INDEX at the back. The boards are black with silver gilt lettering at the spine. Red end-papers. D.J. is dark Grey with gilt and white lettering. Portrait of a young William - circa 1899 - on the cover. The volume is clean, crisp, square, and bright. Collectible Canadiana ! ! Quote (p. 51): " The experience served to make King more cautious in his interaction with women. After taking one young lady for a drive he noted, ` I took care to let her know, it was only a holiday lark & as such she must take it'. He continued to strive to be pure in word, thought, and ._._._. . " -No Jacket
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- Bookseller
- MAD HATTER BOOKSTORE
(CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 23983
- Title
- Knight of the Holy Spirit: A study of William Lyon Mackenzie King
- Author
- Esberey, Joy E
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0802055028
- ISBN 13
- 9780802055026
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press
- Place of Publication
- Toronto
- Date Published
- 1980
- Size
- 8 vo
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