Army Woman in the Philippines and the Far East 1914 1st Edition

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About the Item

Presenting A Rare American Book, namely, An Army Woman in the Philippines and the Far East by Caroline S. Shunk, 1914 1st Edition. Published by Franklin Hudson Publishing Co, Kansas City, Missouri. Extracts from Letters of an Army Officer’s Wife, Describing Her Personal Experiences in the Philippine Islands. Presented as a gift to “Lida Calvert Obenchain’ from ‘Lucinda H. Calvert’. Orange over white cloth, fair 183p, some scuffing and spotting from age and use, head & tail of spine a bit worn, some pages bit of yellowing as usual, many b.w. photos. FIRST & ONLY EDITION The primary resource, based on Mrs. Shunk’s life in the Philippines with a woman’s insight & touch, the first since the occupation of the islands by Americans. Lively written & superbly illustrated with period b.w. photographs of the natives, scenery & good views of the sights. The story unfolds at the beginning of her voyage from San Francisco, to Guam, on to Japan, China and finally her destination in Manila. It is a very good brief narrative of what she saw on the way, with a keen insight and lovely commentaries. Upon arrival & residence in the Philippines the work turns to an in-depth in-sight to the islands, her people, customs and traditions, and of course life as an army wife. The previous owner of this book ‘Lida Calvert Obenchain’ was a well known author in her own right. Originally from Bowling Green, Kentucky but re-located to Dallas, TX at the end of the 19th century, She wrote a famous novel called ‘Aunt Jane of Kentucky’ that was praised by none other than President Teddy Roosevelt.

Dimensions:
Height: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Width: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
Style:
American Colonial (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Paper,Engraved
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1914
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Some scuffing and spotting from age and use, head & tail of spine a bit worn, some pages bit of yellowing as usual.
Seller Location:
Dallas, TX
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU3978117682171

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