James L. Hughes [James Laughlin Hughes] — Rainbows on War Clouds

Syracuse, New York, C.W. Bardeen, 1919. Cloth. A scarce and heartfelt anthology dedicated to all those who struggled in the war effort, written and signed by Canadian educator and poet James Laughlin Hughes. The scarce Rainbows on War Clouds, written and signed by Canadian poet and educator James Laughlin Hughes. Published by C.W. Bardeen in 1919.In the publisher's original navy blue cloth, with the author's signed inscription to the front free end paper.A significant figure in Toronto, Hughes introduced kindergartens to public schools and also wrote a number of educational books. Alongside his duties as an eductator, he published several anthologies, including Songs of Gladness. Despite being published a year after the First World War, this particular scarce and heartfelt anthology was written out of sympathy for all those in the war effort that are struggling for freedom and righteousness. In the publisher's original navy blue cloth. Externally, very smart. Slight bumping to the head and tail of the spine, and to the extremities. Minimal marking, with very slight wear to joints and a small scratch to right edge of front board. End papers are bright and clean, with very minor wear to hinge of front end papers and minor creasing to hinge of rear end papers. Author's signed inscription to the front free end paper. Internally, firmly bound, with very slight to hinge between leaves pp.40-41. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .