The Book Shed

shelf wear to tips, corners, and edges of the book and jacket which is chipped at the top of the spine, penciled owner's name to the half-title page. First printing stated. Map endpapers. The war diaries of General Joseph W. Stilwell. "Uncle Joe", Vinegar Joe", the irascible General was the American commander of Allied (including Chinese) forces in China during WWII. He was basically fired from the job being recalled unceremoniously to the United States in 1944 after repeated clashes with Chiang K'ai-Shek and chief American supporter General Claire Chennault. Books and other items ship promptly with a tracking number and (generally over $15.00) jacket protectors if applicable. Clean recycled packing material will be used when possible. The Book Shed has a been a member of the Vermont Antiquarian Bookseller's Association since 1997.