1918 Causeries en France by E.E. Pattou
$32.00
Document a fascinating moment in linguistic history with this 1918 manual designed for Americans traveling to France during the Great War era. The deep burgundy cloth and crisp academic typography create a visual impact that feels scholarly, purposeful, and authentically aged.
- Measurements: 6.5 inches height, 4.75 inches width
- Decade: 1910s
- Style: Academic Manual
- Material: Hardcover
- Condition: Good condition; address label on inside cover, light cover spotting
- Features: Written by E.E. Pattou, 257 pages, published by D.C. Heath & Co, includes military conversation section
This specific edition includes a preface by a Lieutenant of the French Military Mission, highlighting its practical use for wartime communication and cultural etiquette. Carrying the honest shelf wear of over a century and a previous owner's address label, this copy adds a real sense of history and character to an office display or a specialized language collection.