G.C. Young — Rhymes from the Front

Warminster, The Warminster Printing, 1918. Paperback. A very scarce collection of war poems that follows the service of a modest soldier from the Australian forces during the First World War. A very scarce collection of war poems written by soldier G.C. Young of the 35th Battalion of the Australian forces in the First World War. Published in 1918 by Warminster Printing.In the publisher's original green paper covers.This fascinating collection of poems originates from letters that Young sent home while fighting as part of the 35th Batallion from Newcastle, New South Wales, a battalion that defended the last great German offensive of 1918 at Villers-Bretonneux near Amiens. This collection transports the reader through the service of this modest young soldier, who claims his poetry is a far cry from Kipling. In the publisher's original green paper covers. Externally, fading to the extremities, and signs of shelf wear to the spine. Small chips to the head of the spine, and to the extremities of the front cover. The occasional small mark and crease. End papers are generally clean, with mild browning to the extremities. Internally, generally firmly bound, with leaves pp.19-22 being loose. Pages are generally bright and clean, with the small spot to the extremities of the occasional leaf. Ink of leaves pp.25, 29 and 32 are slightly faded. Good . Ill.: None. Good .