Squad
1928, first US edition, a novel of the American infantry in the Great War
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Printing Details
First US edition. Hardback, bound in the original green cloth with printed red titling to spine and upper board. 19.5 × 12.5cm, 300pp.
A Great War novel, seen through the eyes of an eight-man American infantry unit. James B. Wharton’s 'Squad' is celebrated for its unflinching, realistic detail, drawing directly from the author’s harrowing experiences with the 11th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division.
Published in 1928, the inaugural year of the Coward-McCann publishing house, this first US edition is a cornerstone of American war literature. Unlike the romanticized accounts of the era, Wharton provides a visceral look at the 'Front,' capturing the camaraderie and chaos of the American 'Doughboys.
Condition
This copy is in good condition for age. There are two very small holes to the front joint and a faint ring mark to the rear board. There is watermark to the margins for the first 50 pages or so, though this does not affect text. The book remains in strong readable condition.
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£20.00
