Roberts, David Compiler (3 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Presentation slip to one of the translators.

Wraps. Condition: Good. Format is approximately 3.25 inches by 5.25 inches. [4],iii, 50 pages, plus covers. Color frontis showing two flags. Small edge tear in front cover. Cover shows wear and soiling. A version was also published for Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors. The Rev. DeWitt M. Benham was associated with the Central Presbyterian church community in Baltimore. This includes a copy of a letter by President Wilson to the Soldiers of the National Army, a Foreword, Greetings, A prayer, a variety of short readings and guidance statements, Psalms, Hymns, and additional information, including a short section called Radiograms. This was provided to a number of Maryland soldiers and sailors who were going into harm's way in 1917. It was 'pocket-sized' so that it could be both kept close to the heart, and easily retrieved for brief periods when reading and contemplation was possible. One portion is called "The Character of a Happier Warrior (page 46). This item was intended to be at times upbeat and a morale booster. Fourth Edition [stated] for the Maryland Soldiers and Sailors. Presumed first printing thus.

1st edition dust jacket As New quarto 224pp., colour frontis., colour plates, index, This is a stylish and evocative anthology of poems about the experience of the Great War, illustrated throughout with powerful and moving paintings from the period.