The Fighting Cameliers: The Exploits of the Imperial Camel Corps in the Desert and Palestine Campaign of the First World War

Reid, Frank

ISBN 10: 1846770254 / ISBN 13: 9781846770258

Published by Leonaur Ltd, 2005

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"The war in Sinai and Palestine from the irrepressible viewpoint of the Camel Soldiers. There are few accounts of the exploits of the Imperial Camel Corps but 'The FIghting Cameliers' has the distinction of being written in an easy going immediate style full of incident, dialogue and action that brings the soldiers that comprised this unique fighting force into sharp relief. Written primarily from an Australian perspective with all its resilience and wit, this highly readable account often sweeps the reader up like a novel A must for everyone interested ni the First World War in the desert and Palestine." --- Originally Published 1934, copyright Author. This, First so. --- WITH reprint postcard "Turkish Prisoners captured at Beersheba being escorted by 7th Light Horse Troopers". --- Original tan illustrated card covers, lettered black on white on spine, black on top cover (21.6 cm height). Pp. 195 in 25 Chapters. 3 pages of Book Advertisements of Leonaur Titles at end.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Fighting Cameliers: The Exploits of the Imperial Camel Corps in the Desert and Palestine Campaign of the First World War
• Publisher: Leonaur Ltd
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1846770254
• ISBN 13: 9781846770258
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Fine
• Weight: 250 grams

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Synopsis

The war in Sinai & Palestine from the irrepressible viewpoint of the Camel Soldiers - There are few accounts of the exploits of the Imperial Camel Corps but 'The Fighting Cameliers' has the distinction of being written in an easy going immediate style full of incident, dialogue and action that brings the soldiers that comprised this unique fighting force into sharp relief. Written primarily from an Australian perspective with all its resilience & wit, this highly readable account often sweeps the reader up like a novel. A must for everyone interested in the First World War in the desert & Palestine.