Description
From the Dust Jacket
Here is the exciting story of John J. Pershing who, after a lifetime of military service received the highest rank ever given to an American soldier — General of the Armies. “Black Jack” Pershing’s unparalleled career as a professional soldier spanned more than thirty years during which he experienced more kinds of warfare than any other American general. A “model” soldier, Pershing saw active duty on many fronts. After his graduation from West Point, he fought the last of the Apaches and Sioux, the Spanish in Cuba, the Moros in the Philippines, and the Mexican rebels of Pancho Villa. In the face of personal tragedy, Pershing never lost the courage and dignity that marked his brilliant leadership of the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I. Long after the bloody battles of the Argonne Forest, he worked to build a strong American Army and, although he was 81 when World War II broke out, the General again offered to serve his country. President Roosevelt echoed the sentiment of all Americans when he replied, “General Pershing, you are magnificent!”
Publishing Info
John J. Pershing: World War I Hero by John Foster and illustrated by Herman B. Vestal. From Gerrard Publishing Company with 1970 copyright. The SSN is 8116-4603-3. This hardcover book measures about 9-3/8″ x 7″ and has 112 pages with both b/w photos and 2-color illustrations.
Condition
See photo above. Former library book in very good condition for age. The dust jacket was been protected in plastic sleeve. The boards are nice, and so are the pages. The book is tight and it feels like it was never read (check-out card shows not use). From clean, smoke-free home.
Shipping
Generally sent the same day payment arrives. Unless you request otherwise, I will wrap the book in plastic wrap to help protect it from the elements, create a custom-made cardboard box to ship it in, and send via Media Mail with Delivery Confirmation tracking. See the shipping page for the cost to send a two-pound Media Mail package. Insurance is an additional cost as described. I am delighted to combine postage and insurance costs if you purchase more than one item. The second item may travel for free or just a few cents more — so it’s worth taking a look at my other items before you complete your order.
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