Eisenhower Was My Boss | The Supreme Commander as Seen by the Irish-Born Girl who, During Four War Years, Was Successively His Chauffeur, Secretary and Aide
Summersby, Kay [Kathleen Helen Summersby BEM (23 November 1908 - 20 January 1975), was a member of the British Mechanised Transport Corps during World War II] David Dwight Eisenhower [October 14, 1890 - March 28, 1969].
(Book #ID 115124)
Published by T. Werner Laurie Ltd., 187 Piccadilly, London First UK Edition 1949. 1949.
First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Summersby and Eisenhower spent a significant amount of time together until World War II ended, at which time Eisenhower cut ties and returned to the United States. It is generally agreed that Summersby and Eisenhower became extremely close during the war; some writers have suggested a sexual relationship between the two, although people who knew both of them at the time have rejected that claim, as have most of Eisenhower's biographers. Contains frontispiece, 271 pp with 6 plates on 2 archive monochrome photographs. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with sun fading down the spine, chips to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped, 11s. 6d. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.
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