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Da: Book Grocer, Tullamarine, VIC, AustraliaBook Grocer
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Hardback. Neil G Speed, Caps & Flints Press Melbourne. Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Very goodPages: Good Markings: No markingsThis compelling biography, Born To Fight: Major Charles Joseph Ross Dso: A Definitive Study Of His Life; Was He Australian, American Or Canadian?, meticulously chronicles the extraordinary life of… Major Charles Joseph Ross DSO, a figure whose origins remain shrouded in mystery. The narrative presents a detailed account of his military career and personal journey, challenging readers to consider the complexities of identity and national allegiance. Speed's rigorous research uncovers previously unknown facets of Ross's service, painting a vivid portrait of a man defined by courage and an enigmatic past. The book argues for a re-evaluation of historical records, illustrating the profound impact one individual can have across multiple continents. This definitive study offers a fascinating exploration into the life of a true military legend. Hardback.
Lingua: Inglese
Editore: The Caps & Flints Press, Melbourne, 2002
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Da: The Known World Bookshop, Ballarat, VIC, AustraliaThe Known World Bookshop
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Aggiungi al carrelloHardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. pristine.
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Da: Ladybeadle Books, Calgary, AB, CanadaLadybeadle Books
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Hardcover. Condizione: As New. As new in as new dust jacket. 224 pages b&w & colour photos, 7 maps. The story of Major Charles Joseph Rodd DSO, Australian born 1857.
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Da: M. & A. Simper Bookbinders & Booksellers, WARRNAMBOOL, VIC, AustraliaM. & A. Simper Bookbinders & Booksellers
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Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First Edition. With illustrations, A fine copy in fine dustjacket. Major Charles Joseph Ross Dso - Was He Australian, American Or Canadian? This book meticulously chronicles the extraordinary life of Major Charles Joseph Ross DSO, a figure whose origins remain shrouded… in mystery. The narrative presents a detailed account of his military career and personal journey, challenging readers to consider the complexities of identity and national allegiance. Speed's rigorous research uncovers previously unknown facets of Ross's service, painting a vivid portrait of a man defined by courage and an enigmatic past. The book argues for a re-evaluation of historical records, illustrating the profound impact one individual can have across multiple continents. This definitive study offers a fascinating exploration into the life of a true military legend. ; 250 x 180mm; xxiv, 200 pages.
Lingua: Inglese
Editore: The Caps & Flints Press, Melbourne, VIC, 2002
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Da: A Small Bookshop, ELMHURST, VIC, AustraliaA Small Bookshop
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Aggiungi al carrelloHardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Subtitled: Was he Australian, American or Canadian? B&W and colour photographs throughout. includes maps. 25 x 18 cm. 200 pp.
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Da: Lawrence Jones Books, Ashmore, QLD, AustraliaLawrence Jones Books
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Hard Cover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: None, as Issued. Collectors Issue of First Edition. xxiv, 200pp, index, bibliography, glossary, appendices, bw ills, maps. Dark brown leather titled in gilt. As new. SIGNED by author on title page with further personalised inscription (signed Neil) to the original subscribe…r expressing thanks for assistance. Collectors' edition limited to 100 copies of which this #85. Biography of Major Ross including his childhood/youth; time in the Yukon goldrush (1897); First and Second Boer Wars; British and German East Africa both before and during WWI; and his experiences as a game warden in Kenya after the war. Appendices cover his medal entitlements, Nominal Roll for Canadian Scouts; Australians in the Canadian Scouts. Size: Small 4to. Signed by the Author.
Editore: Caps & Flints Press Melbourne 2002, 2002
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Da: Andrew Barnes Books / Military Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaAndrew Barnes Books / Military Melbourne
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Aggiungi al carrello1st edition dust jacket As New octavo xxiv + 200pp., col. & b/w pls., maps, nominal roll, bibliog., index, Rodd DSO. Australian born, ran away from home aged 9 to America. Lived with Indians for 7 years & learned their field skills that stood him in good stead for the rest of this life. Joined NWMP in time to be Col. Otter's chi…ef scout for the Reil Rebellion. Sent to S. Africa by Gen. Hutton for the Boer War to scout for Hutton on his arrival. Joined Major "Gatling Gun" Howard in forming the Canadian Scouts Nov/Dec 1900. Started ivory poaching in German & British East Africa, the authorities could never catch him so they appointed him Assistant Game Warden in 1907. Scouted for "Teddy" Rooseveldt's safari in 1909. Formed Ross' Scouts in '14 and fought in German East Africa.
Altre immaginiEditore: The Caps & Flints Press, Melbourne, 2002
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Da: Historical Antiques & Collectibles, Oldwick, NJ, U.S.A.Historical Antiques & Collectibles
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Aggiungi al carrelloHardcover/Hardback. Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: As New. Signed copy of Neil G. Speed's biography of Major Charles Joseph Ross, a decorated soldier, scout, and adventurer whose career spanned the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries across North America and Africa. Ross's life included service as a scou…t during the Indian Wars in the United States, participation in the Yukon Gold Rush, and distinguished service during the Second Boer War with the Canadian Scouts under Lord Roberts. Later active in British East Africa, Ross served as a game ranger and guided notable expeditions including safaris associated with former U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt. This scholarly biography attempts to resolve the longstanding question of Ross's national identitywhether Australian, American, or Canadianwhile documenting his military exploits and frontier career. Published in Melbourne by The Caps & Flints Press, the work includes illustrations and historical documentation. This copy is warmly inscribed by the author. Inscribed by Author.
Editore: The Caps & Flints Press, Melbourne, 2002
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Da: Kay Craddock - Antiquarian Bookseller, Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaKay Craddock - Antiquarian Bookseller
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Aggiungi al carrelloFirst Edition. Pp. xxiv+200, illustrated in colour and black & white (some full page), text maps, erratum slip loosely inserted at p. 130, appendices, glossary, bibliography, index; narrow cr. 4to; dust wrapper, slightly scuffed; The Caps & Flints Press, Melbourne, 2002. First edition. *Signed by the author on the title page. Ch…arles Joseph Ross distinguished himself during the Boer War, winning a DSO whilst riding with Roberts' Horse. In the First World War he fought in German East Africa. Signed.
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Da: Thylacine Fine Books, Penguin, TAS, AustraliaThylacine Fine Books
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Aggiungi al carrelloCaps & Flints Press Melbourne 2002. #53 of 100 copies. Black leather, photographs, maps, appendices, glossary, bibliography, 200pp. Fine in like jacket. Australian Tax on Low Value Imported Goods (LVIG) exempt.
