A scarce firsthand account of the Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905) by the noted American war correspondent Frederick Palmer. Palmer was attached to the Japanese First Army under General Kuroki Tamemoto, witnessing the Yalu River crossing and the Battle of Liaoyang. The book offers a fascinating Western perspective on the modernization and discipline of the Imperial Japanese Army. Illustrated with numerous black-and-white photographs from the front lines.
Condition Report:
Grade: Acceptable / Fair only.
Binding: Original red cloth with gilt lettering. The spine is heavily sunned/faded and shows chipping at the head and tail. Corners are bumped and worn.
Structure: Cracked Hinge. The front inner hinge is split, exposing the webbing (mull). The binding is somewhat shaken but the pages are still attached.
Interior: Heavy foxing (age spotting) is present on the preliminary pages, title page, and text block edges. Pages are age-toned.
Dimensions: Approx. 23 cm tall.
A significant reading or reference copy for historians of the Russo-Japanese War and military strategy.
Russo-Japanese War, 1904, 1905, Frederick Palmer, General Kuroki Tamemoto, Manchuria, Imperial Japanese Army, Military History, War Correspondent, First Army, Battle of Liaoyang, Yalu River, Methuen, Antique Book, Illustrated, Samurai legacy, Modern Warfare, Meiji Era, Russian Empire, Asian History.