A Shorter History of Science: Armed Forces Edition (#R-14) by Sir William Cecil Dampier (First Edition) (1945)

Sir William Cecil Dampier

Publication Date: 1945

About this Item

These scarce books were produced from 1943 to 1947 for distribution to US Armed Services serving during and after World War II. These books were never designed to outlive the war effort, much less over 80 years! These books written by the novelists, educators, journalists, and scientists, are a rare glimpse into the decade of the Greatest Generation. THESE books were printed on lower-quality, thin paper, but they have held up against the test of time. Some have scratches, others have creases or dog-eared pages, some have rusty staples, some are yellowed or have foxing, others have tears or creases, but they are all true survivors! Part of the 'Armed Forces Edition (#R-14)' series. Softcover edition. 254 pages. Dimensions: 5.25" by 4". 1st printing, 1945. B&W illustrations. Multi-Color binding. Cover defect(s): Some creasing/wrinkling. Page defect(s): Some dog eared pages. 0.5 Pound Media Shipping Rate with Multiple Product Orders. (Min Shipping Rate 1 Pound per Order). Order More and SAVE! Genre(s): Armed Forces Editions / Miltary / Science & Technology / English.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Shorter History of Science: Armed Forces Edition (#R-14) by Sir William Cecil Dampier (First Edition) (1945)
• Publication Date: 1945
• Language: English
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: First Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 0.5 pounds
• Seller catalogs:
  • Miltary
  • Armed Forces Editions
  • Science & Technology