John Hugh Allen of the Gallent Comapny (1919, first edition)
A biography of the New Zealander killed at Gallipoli in 1915
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Printing Details
First edition. Hardback in dustwrapper. 22.5 × 14.5cm, 236pp.
A biography and collection of letters documenting the brief life, education, and wartime service of Lieutenant John Hugh Allen (1887–1915), written by his sister. Allen was born in Dunedin, New Zealand, and studied at Jesus College, Cambridge, where he was elected President of the Cambridge Union in 1911 and was heavily active in university debating and politics. He was called to the English Bar in 1914 and was preparing to return to New Zealand to enter politics when war broke out. He was deployed to Gallipoli in May 1915 and was killed in action at Cape Helles just twelve days after landing, on June 6, 1915, while attempting to rally his men.
Condition
A very good copy. There is spotted foxing to the page edges but otherwise the book and wrapper are in very good condition for age.
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Price
£20.00
