Author: WYNNE-PARKER, MICHAEL.
Title: Bridge Over Troubled Water. An Insight into the English-Speaking Union and its Influence in South Asia.(Signed).
Description: London: Kingston Books, 1989. 0951493701. 1st edition. Tells four stories. "First there is the story of Michael Wynne-Parker - preoccupied by the good things in life in his youth, but now a successful businessman and dedicated philanthropist. Then.the story of Sir Evelyn Wrench, who, while still a teenager, was the Postcard King of the world, and who dedicated his mature life to the cause of universal brotherhood. The story of the English-Speaking Union, founded by Sir Evelyn, reveals that it as powerful a force for peace today as when it was founded. Finally, there is the troubled history of Sri Lanka, an ancient civilisation coming to terms with the complexities of independence.." Pp.x/163, signed by the author to title page, 8 pages of black & white photos, indentation to preliminary pages due to strongly made signature. Blue cloth, dustwrapper, sight sunning to spine. VG/VG.

Keywords: Michael Wynne Parker Signed Bridge over Troubled Water English Speaking Union South Asia Sri Lanka Sir Evelyn Wrench Norfolk East Anglia Nepal Scotland Temple Sacred Tooth Kandy Language 39728 English Language


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