The Literary Digest History of the World War: Volume I

The book is bound in blue cloth with gold lettering. The cover shows minor wear, particularly at the edges and corners, but remains intact. The spine is slightly faded, and there is no dust jacket. The interior pages are clean, with no inscriptions or markings, maintaining good integrity.

"The Literary Digest History of the World War: Volume I" by Francis Whiting Halsey, published by Funk & Wagnalls Company in 1919, offers a comprehensive account of World War I. This volume covers the outbreak and causes of the war, focusing on the Western Front from June 28, 1914, to October 15, 1914. Halsey, known for his editorial work on American history, compiles original and contemporary sources from American, British, French, and German perspectives. This edition, published in New York and London, is part of a ten-volume illustrated series. The book is bound in blue cloth with gold lettering, lacking a dust jacket. Its historical significance and detailed accounts make it a valuable resource for historians and enthusiasts of military history.