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Catalog Number |
1976.1.1562 |
Author / Creator |
Wood, Henry E. |
Title |
The Traveller's Code Book |
Published Date |
1924 |
Publisher |
Doubleday, Page & Company, printed by The Country Life Press |
Description of Contents |
This is an anachronistic little book that provides the reader with a dictionary to coded words, phrases, and other elements of language that can be used when sending telegrams and night messages. It advises the reader/traveller how to economize when composing messages, particularly from overseas, as well as convey messages that require the recipient to understand this coded language. It appears in the latter case, the aim is secrecy, or "absolute privacy" (as is stated in the Preface; see photo) between message sender and receiver. This is not really a travel book but rather more of a dictionary for a coded language. |
Physical Description |
Measuring 7" tall, 4 3/4" wide, and about 3/4" deep, this book contains 131 pages including the index. It is bound in glazed maroon linen, shows slight foxing on the front end paper, and is printed on medium-weight stock. The book title is printed in gold lettering on the front board, with the author's name, and on the spine, with the publisher's name added. Not illustrated. |
Condition |
Good |
Search Terms |
Book Non-Fiction Dictionary Code Secrecy |
Sub-category |
Documentary Artifact |
Object Name |
Book |
Number of images |
6 |