THE CANTONMENT MANUAL OR FACTS FOR EVERY SOLDIER. 1917 (WWI)
New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1917. First Edition. Cloth. (xv), 307 pages. First Edition ("(1)" at end of text.). Blue cloth, flexible covers. Illustrated. 4 3/4" x 6 3/4". Small bookseller's stamp (Hale's Books and Stationary) on rear pastedown. A Manual for the World War One U. S. Army. Address to "The National Army" by President Woodrow Wilson. Appendices, including addresses of National Army Camps, Army Insignia, Hat Cords, Poem ("The World Series" by Jim Nasum), Form for Last Will and Testament, Slang in the Army and Bugle Calls. Index. Everything a good WWI soldier should know, including chapters on Infantry Drill, Exercise, Inspections, Color Guards, Tent Pitching, Target Practice, Health, Articles of War, First Aid, and "Easy Road To French" (How to speak French). A Very Good Plus or better copy (Front hinge partially open, but holding; crease shadow on first pages;some edgewear and rubbed from handling). now in a clear custom mylar protective jacket. Scarce, especially in this condition. ALWAYS FREE SHIPPING of our books in boxes, via USPS media mail, to any United States address. Very Good Plus / Clear Mylar (Custom). Item #2505
Price: $85.00