[Faculty and Students of The Cavalry School]; George S. Patton, Harry B. Chamberlin, et al.

The Rasp [1922]; The Cavalry School, Army of the United States

Fort Riley, KS: [Cavalry School], 1922. First edition. Hardcover (leatherette, embossed in gold). 272p, many photos, line ills., and ads. No jacket, as issued. Small bookseller label in back. Very good (covers shelf rubbed, outer pages lightly worn). Item #32809

Doings at Fort Riley in the academic year 1921-22. Many articles and photos about the history of Fort Riley, the classes (field officers, troop officers, basic, National Guard and Reserve), tactics, weapons, riding with the A.F. in Germany, polo, building jumps and cross-country obstacles, Saumur, etc. Also school activities, show results, humor, and cartoons. The texts are by students and various officers, including Harry B. Chamberlin's "Observations on Riding and Training" and Major George S. Patton on "The Cavalryman" ("you must become a horsemaster, a scholar, a high minded gentleman, a cold blooded hero, and a hot blooded savage if you would be a successful Cavalry leader"). Dozens of photos of riders and horses (mostly named), the buildings, the faculty, and more.. Dedicated to Colonel Hamilton S. Hawkins, assistant commandant, with his photo. Many local and military related ads. The sixth appearance of the Fort Riley yearbook, which ceased publication in 1928. This year is very scarce. Heavy; shipping/handling will be extra. Please keep this in mind when ordering. (Wells 6143.1).

Price: $200.00