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The Wide World - The Magazine for Everybody October 1917 Vol. XXXIX No. 234 - The Human Tank

1917 · Best.-Nr. 123G3914 — London: George Newnes Limited. Fair. 1917. First Edition. Single Issue Magazine. Pages 474-560 32 pages of ads. Features: The Six Skulls Part II sequel to "In the Grip of the Hip Sings";The Reformation of Bill Allerday - an amusing Australian story; The Human 'Tank' - Mike Inik constructed a suit of armour out of solid steel and schemed revenge for twenty years; The Boat-Dwellers - wonderful photo-illustrated article on the thousands of British families who live on boats; "R.N.-W.M.P - The Riders of the Plains - authoritative stories of some of their exploits; Strange Stories of the War including "Maroc" mascot of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders; On the Borders of Tibet Part VI - article with amazing photos; The Trouble at Punta Gorda - a planter's struggle with drink-crazed labourers in British Honduras; Circumstantial Evidence - the October 4th 1900 tragedy at Rochester University New York state; Historic Crimes and Mysteries; Railway Building in the Wilderness Part II - fantastic photo-illustrated article on the construction of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railroad through the Canadian Rockies; and more. Somewhat above-average external wear with openings to bottom of backstrip. Unmarked. Binding intact. A worthy vintage copy.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; The Wide World - The Magazine for Everybody October 1917 Vol. XXXIX No. 234 - The Human Tank Tong Royal North-West Mounted Police of Canada Inspector W.J. Beyts Sergeant Calkin Six Skulls Part II sequel to "In the Grip of the Hip Sings";The Reform . George Newnes Limited unknown