Author: G R Gleig
Title: Chelsea Hospital and Its Traditions
Description: London, Richard Bentley , 1839. Cloth. An uncommon volume detailing the history of Chelsea hospital and its traditions. An early edition of this uncommon work. Written by the author of "The Country Curate," The Subaltern," The Chronicles of Waltham," etc. [G R Gleig]Detailing the history and traditions of the Royal Chelsea Hospital, home of the Chelsea Pensioners. About three hundred army veterans live in at the Royal Chelsea Hospital today, including those who have served in Korea, the Falkland Islands, Cyprus, Northern Ireland and World War II. The site is a Grade I and II, a beautiful building left by Charles II and Sir Christopher Wren. The rich history and traditions are explored in this nineteenth century volume.Lacking the frontispiece. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally smart with slight shelf wear and a slight bumping to the head and tail of the spine. With a minor tape marking to the front and rear board. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean throughout. Lacking the frontispiece illustration of the author. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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