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Colby, Edward Craven

 
9781334372117: The Haversack and Ditty Box (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A frontline look at life aboard ships and in camps, told in accessible, memory-filled verse.

This collection captures the humor, grit, and quiet dignity of enlisted men through poems drawn from real experience.

With a focus on the Leatherneck, the Doughboy, and the Gob, it offers a window into daily service life, the camaraderie of comrades, and moments of reflection between duties. The verses feel earnest and intimate, honoring the people who kept history moving while balancing duty, danger, and play.
  • Discover a mix of humorous tales, frontline adventures, and poignant memories from sailors and soldiers.
  • Listen for voice and rhythm shaped by time aboard the U.S.S. Nebraska and in military service.
  • Read portraits of life at sea, in barracks, on patrol, and in the quieter hours between watchful duties.
  • Enjoy accessible poetry that invites memory and understanding of the enlisted perspective.
Ideal for readers of maritime and military history, veterans, and poetry lovers seeking authentic voices from shipboard and camp life.

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