Vimy Ridge and New Poems

By Alfred Gordon

Book Overview

Vimy Ridge: And New Poems (1918) is a collection of war poetry written by the Canadian poet and soldier, Alfred Gordon. The book is named after the Battle of Vimy Ridge, which was a major engagement during World War I in which Canadian forces played a significant role. The poems in this collection reflect on the experiences of soldiers during the war, including the horrors of trench warfare, the camaraderie among soldiers, and the sacrifices they made for their country. The collection also includes a number of new poems written by Gordon, which explore themes of love, nature, and spirituality. Overall, Vimy Ridge: And New Poems (1918) is a powerful and moving tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of Canadian soldiers during World War I.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104522608
• ISBN13: 9781104522605
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"