B0029PRTSK iv, 52 pages. First printing. "War is a racket. It always has been. It is possibly the oldest, easily the most profitable, surely the most vicious." - from page 1. Butler knew his subject intimately, having served in numerous military actions around the world while coming to his conclusion. He died five years after publication as the most decorated Marine in U.S. history until that time. Somewhat above-average wear to pale red cloth-covered boards. Lengthy openings along each side of backstrip which is all but loose. Binding intact. Small chip from bottom of page one. Usual library markings. We find the library markings to contribute to the value of this copy as they include nine date stamps from 1935 through 1971, indicating the strong interest in this profound work - which continues to this day. Dust jacket not included. [Weems p.16]