The Marines and Other War Verse
New York: Knickerbocker Press, 1919.
Hardcover. Good with no dust jacket. Item #14891
Dampstain to upper corner and 3" of fore-edge affecting text margins and covers, tone, 2" tear to front hinge, shelfwear, light wear. Solid hardcover. ; Inscribed by the Author on front free endpaper: " To Ed C from AESII Smiles 11/30/48". Collection of well-received World War One war poems by American poet Adolphe E Smylie, who served in France. Several highlight specific units, including one entitled "The Smoked Yankees" celebrating the 369th Infantry, the black US regiment known as The Harlem Hellfighters. Others celebrate heroic actions by individuals, "Sergeant Brown" and "MacLarenof the Seaforths". An interesting and insightful collection of WWI war poems, inscribed by the author. ; 88 pages; Signed by Author.
Price: $69.95