A Guide for the Forces [ cover title ].

Name: A Guide for the Forces [ cover title ].
Price: 350 GBP
Availability: InStock
Author: POONA

by POONA

£350 · Offered by Henry Sotheran Ltd

POONA. A Guide for the Forces [ cover title ]. ~i~[Poona]: Published by Welfare 166 Sub Area. [1945]. 8vo. Original illustrated wrappers; pp. [iv], 27, lithographic folding map in three colours; apart from light marking to covers, very good. An unrecorded guide book for the Imperial troops, including those of native or African origin stationed in Poona. As Pune had been a hotbed of Indian nationalism and independence movemnet there had been a strong British military presence in the city, and the occupation forces needed a guide to their safe places of entertainment and refreshment. SKU: 2120924

Binding: Hardcover

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