The book reprints a diary found in the Naval War College archives of Joseph K. Taussig, later a distinguished U.S. naval officer, kept when as a naval cadet he participated in the Spanish-American War, Philippine Insurrection, and Boxer Rebellion. The text is supported by helpful editorial notes and introduction, as well as by numerous period photographs and the diarist’s sketches of the scenes and events.
Pages
130
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Dept. of the Navy
Release
September 04, 2009
ISBN
1884733611
ISBN 13
9781884733611
Three Splendid Little Wars: The Diary of Joseph K. Taussig, 1898-1901: The Diary of Joseph K. Taussig, 1898-1901
The book reprints a diary found in the Naval War College archives of Joseph K. Taussig, later a distinguished U.S. naval officer, kept when as a naval cadet he participated in the Spanish-American War, Philippine Insurrection, and Boxer Rebellion. The text is supported by helpful editorial notes and introduction, as well as by numerous period photographs and the diarist’s sketches of the scenes and events.