My Reminiscences of East Africa [Rare]

My Reminiscences of East Africa [Rare]

$500.00 AUD

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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Photo is of the actual book - please note wear and tear. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.

Author: General Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck

Format: Hardback

Remarks on Condition : Condition: Very Good, , Softback and the spine remains undamage


My Reminiscences of East Africa is a memoir by General Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck, a German military leader who commanded the German East Africa campaign during World War I. He recounts his experiences of fighting against British forces in a guerrilla warfare that lasted four years and spanned four countries. He also describes his personal life, his views on colonialism and nationalism, and his admiration for his African soldiers. The book was first published in 1920 by Hurst and Blackett in London and has 312 pages. With portrait, 22 maps and sketch-maps and 13 drawings. Additional remarks: Spine held together by tape. Original black cloth with light scruffings and stains. Loose binding. Mild bumping to corners and edges. E.A.E.F. poem glued to pastedown: "You Will Not Conform To The Enemy's Movement". Heavy writing on endpapers. Marking and annotations with grey lead inside. Overall, remains a good copy for age.
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Description
NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Photo is of the actual book - please note wear and tear. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.

Author: General Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck

Format: Hardback

Remarks on Condition : Condition: Very Good, , Softback and the spine remains undamage


My Reminiscences of East Africa is a memoir by General Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck, a German military leader who commanded the German East Africa campaign during World War I. He recounts his experiences of fighting against British forces in a guerrilla warfare that lasted four years and spanned four countries. He also describes his personal life, his views on colonialism and nationalism, and his admiration for his African soldiers. The book was first published in 1920 by Hurst and Blackett in London and has 312 pages. With portrait, 22 maps and sketch-maps and 13 drawings. Additional remarks: Spine held together by tape. Original black cloth with light scruffings and stains. Loose binding. Mild bumping to corners and edges. E.A.E.F. poem glued to pastedown: "You Will Not Conform To The Enemy's Movement". Heavy writing on endpapers. Marking and annotations with grey lead inside. Overall, remains a good copy for age.