Cover of "And You" by Kim Beattie

“And You” by Kim Beattie – WWI poetry

Book of poetry about the war experiences of Kim Beattie from 1914 to the end of the war in November 1918. 91 poems.

The poetry was written by Captain Kim Beattie and published in 1929. The first page has a dedication written in black ink. : Col. C. E. Bent, CMG, DSO   In appreciation of days & nights which even you do not remember. Sorry for putting you on page “30” – Sincerely   Kim Beattie.

The poem on page “30” entitled “Bomb-Proofers    The Chaplain’s Man”   names Colonel “Charlie” Bent in the third verse.  Kim Beattie authored two histories of the 48th Highlanders: For the First World War  “48th Highlanders of Canada 1891 – 1928” and for the Second World War “Dileas – the 48th Highlanders of Canada 1929 – 1956”

Classification
Books & manuals
Era
1914 – 1919 (WW 1)
Location of artifact
Case 23 Literature and Regimental Histories

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