The Backwoodsmen: A Forerunner of the Covenant of the ..., Rotorua in Rotorua, Bay of Plenty for sale

Some rusting to staples.; (12) pages (including covers). Self wraps. Page dimensions: 183 x 105mm. Humorous reproduction of the Agreement and Articles of theBackwoodsmen from an island off California, as an explanation of the purpose of meaning of the Covenant of the League of Nations."There was once an island off California, and in it a camp - some fifty strong - of gold-diggers, pioneers, filibusters, gangsters, bushrangers, and other adventurers. They came from all countries and spoke all languages. They were just like the cow-boys one sees in films, only much more dangerous and less pictureque."- page 3."Article VII - The League will have an office by the lake. Women are admitted. No one may shoot at the secretaries. No one may shoot in the huts and yards where the offices are.";"Article XIII - Heaps of quarrels can be decided by law. You go to a judge, who tells you what the law is, and then you do it. No one must shoot at a person who does what the judge says.";"I was asked to explain the Covenant of the League of Nations to you. I thought it was more scientific to tell you about the original one. Actually they are as alike as two peas."- page (12). ; No. 293; 12mo
The Backwoodsmen: A Forerunner of the Covenant of the League of Nations (Books)
Author
League of Nations Unio
Title
The Backwoodsmen: A Forerunner of the Covenant of the League of Nations
Publisher name
League of Nations Union, London
Shipping time
2 - 5 days
Publication year
1931
Edition
First edition
Binding type
Soft cover
Listing condition
Used
Item condition
Very good
Vendor name
Renaissance Books
Vendor rating
Abebof326d