A Minstrel In France [Paperback]

Harry Lauder (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 10, 2006

Providing dynamic portraits of the heroic men he meets, the brave son he lost and the most unusual venues a performer of any era could ever perform in, Sir Harry Lauder, proud Scot, world renowned entertainer, and grieving father, shares his experiences recruiting and performing for the troops in WWI in this touching, humorous and powerful memoir. His contributions ultimately earned him Winston Churchill's praise as Scotland's greatest ever ambassador.

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About the Author

Scottish vaudevillian SIR HARRY LAUDER (1870-1950)was one of the most popular entertainers in the world before World War I, touring the globe numerous times to great acclaim. But he almost left the stage for good after his only child, Captain John Lauder, was killed in action in France just after Christmas 1916... until his wife, Nance, and his fans reminded him that his power to bring joy and laughter to the world was too important to be abandoned. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: 1500 Books (October 10, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1933698012
• ISBN-13: 978-1933698014
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,307,372 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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