German Reading Grammar [Hardcover] Stanley L. Sharp and Friedrich Wilhelm Strothmann

Description

1941 edition with blue cloth cover. Book is in English with German lessons and exercises. Hardcover has some wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. No dust jacket. Spine has some small tears on the top and bottom and wear along the edges. Pages have some light annotating in pencil and some doodles in the margins. The binding is secure.

This 1941 edition of “German Reading Grammar” by Stanley Sharp offers a fascinating glimpse into the study of the German language during a tumultuous period in world history. Published just two years after the start of World War II, this textbook likely served as a valuable resource for those seeking to learn German, whether for academic, diplomatic, or military purposes. The pencil annotations and doodles in the margins hint at the book’s previous owner’s engagement with the material, adding a personal touch to this historical artifact. While the wear and tear on the cover and spine reflect the book’s age, the secure binding suggests that it has weathered the decades remarkably well. For collectors and language enthusiasts alike, this copy represents a tangible connection to the era’s linguistic pursuits amidst global upheaval.