The Patriots: A Canadian Historical Play in Three Acts, by E. W. Cross, published by the Ryerson Press in Toronto in 1955. 106 pages.
Softcover volume. Slight discoloration on cover boards. Inscribed with owner’s name on pre-titular page. No other writing or markings in the book. Tightly bound. Very good+.
1955: The Patriots: A Canadian Historical Play in Three Acts, by E. W. Cross
$65.00
“The Patriots: A Canadian Historical Play in Three Acts” by E. W. Cross. Published by Ryerson Press in Toronto in 1955, this softcover volume spans 106 pages. Slight discoloration on cover boards, but the volume is in very good+ condition overall. It is inscribed with the owner’s name on the pre-titular page, but no other writing or markings can be found within its pages. Tightly bound.
This historical play offers readers a captivating insight into Canadian history and patriotism. Set in three acts, it explores key themes of national identity, loyalty, and the struggle for independence.
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| Dimensions | 20 × 14 × 1 cm |
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