The History of Fort Riley, written by W.F. Pride, is a comprehensive account of the establishment and development of Fort Riley, a United States Army installation located in Kansas. The book traces the history of the fort from its inception in 1853 as a military outpost during the Indian Wars, through its role as a training center during World War I and II, and up to its current function as a major military installation for the United States Army.The author provides a detailed analysis of the fort's architecture, infrastructure, and military operations, as well as the impact it had on the surrounding community. The book also explores the social and cultural history of Fort Riley, including the experiences of soldiers and their families, and the role of the fort in shaping the history of the American West.Pride draws on a wealth of primary sources, including military records, diaries, and letters, to provide a vivid and engaging account of the fort's history. The History of Fort Riley is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of the American military, the American West, or the history of Kansas.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Self-Published, Forst Riley, 1926. Boards have light shelf rubbing with scuffing and smudging as well as bumping. Binding is shaken. End pages have age-toning and smudging with foxing. Page edges have age-toning and smudging with foxing. Interior pages are age-toned and smudged with foxing. This could have light cosmetic flaws, but remains in good condition. No dust jacket included with this book. Secure packaging for safe delivery. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 1677636332
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