THE CONTRIBUTORS.
The best and most widely known authorities have supplied the text for the various sections of this work, and their united contributions constitute a most valuable permanent book for study or reference. Among those who have written for this work may be mentioned Prof. Flinders Petrie, D.C.L., Litt.D., LL.D., Ph.D., F.R.S., F.B.A., Prof. H. A. Giles, M.A., LL.D., Sir Richard Temple, Bart., C.I.E., F.R.G.S., Leonard W. King, M.A., F.S.A., Prof. J. P. Mahaffy, M.A., C.V.O., D.D., D.C.L., Prof. J. S. Reid, M.A., LL.M., Litt.D., Edward Foord, Dr. Israel Abrahams, Prof. Joseph Henry Longford, Prof. David Samuel Margoliouth, M.A., D.Litt., Arthur Hassall, M.A., and Dr. Henry Thomas.
Deeds that Thrill The Empire
TRUE STORIES OF THE MOST GLORIOUS ACTS OF HEROISM OF THE EMPIRE’S SOLDIERS AND SAILORS DURING THE GREAT WAR
WITH A FOREWORD BY THE EARL OF DERBY, K.G.
With about 1000 Original Drawings by Leading Artists; and 26 Fine Coloured Plates.
WRITTEN BY WELL-KNOWN AUTHORS
In 2 vols. demy 4to, bound in handsome cloth gilt and gilt edges, 23s. per set, and in various leather bindings.
In this work is given full authentic accounts in vivid and popular language of glorious acts of individual heroism which have been recognised and gained decorations, but which need to be fully recorded to bring them home to the heart. These undying stories of valour among officers and men from every part of the world and in all branches of the British service have been written in almost every case exclusively for this publication, from information supplied by the heroes themselves or by eye-witnesses, and have been obtained with infinite difficulty involving great labour over a long period of time. This finely illustrated record of the magnificent gallantry of the Sons of the Empire on the Field, on the Sea and in the Air, will constitute “a monument to keep alive the memory of high deeds.”
The work is superbly illustrated throughout, and printed on the best British Art Paper. Many fine Coloured Plates are included. The artists are leading men in their particular branch and working from authentic descriptions they have by reconstruction enabled us to visualize the scenes of these heroic deeds and give them reality. Amongst the artists are such favourites as W. S. Bagdatopulos, J. Bryan, Allan Stewart, Charles Dixon, R.I., G. Soper, D. C. J. de McPherson, Lacey, Maurice Randall, J. H. Valda, Ambrose Dudley and Montague Dawson.