Published by Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1919, 1st edition. Faded pale blue boards, black lettering to spine, no dustwrapper. 7.5ins x 5.25ins, x, 236pp. First publication in book form of a series of articles which appeared in the Morning Post. Based on conversations with eye-witnesses and participants the 12 chapters cover The Harwich Force, the Harwich submarine Flotilla and the Harwich Auxiliary Patrol and Mine-Sweeping Force from 1914 to 1918. Endpapers and final page of text very browned. Oval stamps of the Victoria Sailors Home, Buenos Aires to front pastedown and front free endpaper. Plus stamp for Thurrock Hospital Library to ffep. Spine browned. Boards colour faded. G to G+