[Rarebooks] fs: Norman Maclean's first book

[Back Creek Books]

Greetings All,

For your consideration:
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(No. 7261 )  Maclean, Norman F[itzroy]. and Everett C[laire]. Olson (Carey
Croneis, Series Editor). MANUAL FOR INSTRUCTION IN MILITARY MAPS AND AERIAL
PHOTOGRAPHS (HARPER'S GEOSCIENCE SERIES).
New York: Harper & Brothers Publishers, (1943). First printing, Full cloth,
Octavo, xxvi, 138 pages + plates, black & white aerial photos, text figures.
Very Good.
      Little known first book by Norman Maclean, author of "A River Runs
Through It". This manual grew out of a course taught by Maclean and Olson
for The Institute of Military Studies at the University of Chicago, and
provides a thorough and concise outline of instruction intended to provide
World War II soldiers with what he should know about map reading and aerial
photographs. Maclean's interest in maps began when he worked for the U. S.
Forest Service in his youth, and at Chicago he was a respected teacher in
subjects ranging from lyric poetry to rifle marksmanship. Maclean was the
Acting Director of The Institute of Military Studies when this manual was
published. Stated "First Edition" with correct Harper code on copyright
page. This manual was reprinted later in 1943, and first printings in
collectable condition are quite uncommon. The five folded black and white
aerial photographs on perforated stubs are intact and in place at rear.
Bound in grey cloth over boards with red and blue stamped spine and upper
board, minor extremity wear. Upper board has a mild bump at top fore corner
and fore edge. Hinges sound. Bright and clean copy.    $125.00
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