Alfred Whiteley — Homely Rhymes: Local and Otherwise

Bradford, H.H. Tetley & Son, 1916 . First edition. Paperback. An extremely scarce collection of early twentieth century poems, which cover the Great War and Bradford and its surroundings. A very scarce collection of poetry, with many verses detailing depictions of England during war-time.These verses were penned by the author in an attempt to create 'an antidote to melancholy&apos. Containing such verses as 'Christmas', 'Difficulty', 'Our Forces', 'True Friendship', 'Humphrey Head', 'Reflections', 'In Memoriam' and 'Thoughts on the Great War.'With the author's compliments' printed to the cover.Written by Alfred Whiteley, a Bradford-based writer. In publisher's paper wraps. Externally, smart. Sunning to board edges, with shelf wear to extremities. Closed tears to tail of joints at head and tail of spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with offsetting to title page. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .