Francis And Riversdale Grenfell - A Memoir by John Buchan. Published by Thomas Nelson And Sons Ltd, 1920.

A biography of the twins, Francis and Riversdale Grenfell, who were both killed in the First World War. Riversdale was the first to die on Friday 4th September 1914 and in 1915 Francis died on Monday 24th May, he received the Victoria Cross for his gallantry. "The Twins wrote to each other almost daily, and when Francis went to the Boer War they settled to keep each other's letters.  A large collection was found after their death, and when examined it seemed to their family worthy of some form of publication. Mr. John Buchan, who was one of the Twins' greatest friends, most kindly undertook to prepare a memoir.  It is intended that any profits derived from the sale of the book should go to benefit the finances of the Invalid Children's Aid Association, a branch of which was founded in Islington by Rivy in 1912, and in which both brothers were greatly interested."

The book is in good used order. Case of book is sound. Bound in blue cloth with gilt title to spine and decoration to front board. Boards and spine show light age related wear/marks. Corners of boards and top/bottom spine are lightly bumped. There is a "shadow" over part ofd both boards. Front hinge is sound (third image) as is rear hinge neat ink name to front end paper. Generally bright and clean internally, deckle edges to the pages. Overall a clean used copy. Please be aware this is a vintage item, 100+ years old, & will show signs of age and use throughout. I am happy to answer any queries you may have in relation to the title, will do my best to answer same day. Will include FREE careful postage and packing via Royal Mail. Thank you.

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