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Old Soldier Sahib -David Langley annotations


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Just received the reprint with deatiled appendices,annotations and superb photographs from David Langley. And it is signed by Richards' daughter. Splendid job all round.

Richards' book is a great read and utterly absorbing but the extra work has really brought it to life.

Just a caution though, if, as I did, you start reading it in bed keep an eye on the clock; I put it down at 1.05am this morning.

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LB.

didn't manage to look at OSS agin last night but wondered who is in the the picture on the dust jacket. Is Richards the one second from right? Couldn't find a reference to the picture on the jacket info.

You'll probalby tell me that the photo is captioned on one of the sets of photos in the book that I have not yet come too. If so no reply expected.

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I find myself extremely interested in the pre-War Army and have been meaning to look up Old Soldier Sahib from used book vendors. Since this newer annotated volume is available, may I ask how to purchase it. I live in the US, so currency exchange might be problematic.

Thanks,

Drummer

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LB.

didn't manage to look at OSS agin last night but wondered who is in the the picture on the dust jacket. Is Richards the one second from right? Couldn't find a reference to the picture on the jacket info.

You'll probalby tell me that the photo is captioned on one of the sets of photos in the book that I have not yet come too. If so no reply expected.

Jacket photo probably 1912 and certainly after FR left India/ 2RWF. Group is part of a huge photo showing most of 2RWF on manoevres. Officer on extreme left is 2Lt Loscombe Law Stable, who died a hero's death bringing in a wounded man in October 1914, by which time he was a Captain 2RWF. Buried at Pont du Hem. I have his letters to home.

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I find myself extremely interested in the pre-War Army and have been meaning to look up Old Soldier Sahib from used book vendors. Since this newer annotated volume is available, may I ask how to purchase it. I live in the US, so currency exchange might be problematic.

Thanks,

Drummer

e-mail me to set up a deal. Decide if you want air or surface mail..most of my US customers get folding money sterling and send that.

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Lb

thanks for the info on the photo on the jacket cover. Super photograph -you can almost feel the heat.

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