Rudyard Kipling — The Five Nations

London, Methuen and Co, 1903. Leather. A finely bound second edition of Rudyard Kipling's poetry, with his section of touching service poetry. The second edition of this work.'The Five Nations' is a collection of Kipling's poetry; the first section contains poems on a wide variety of subjects. The second section is titled 'Service Songs', and relates the experiences of British soldiers of the time.Rudyard Kipling is best known for his novel 'The Jungle Book', however he was a prolific writer of poems, novels, and short stories. Being born in India inspired much of his work, and he went on to become one of the most popular writers of his time. Bookplate of F. G. L. Whiteaway to the front pastedown. Rebound in a half calf binding with cloth to the boards. Externally, spine. Spine is a little faded. Bookplate to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Pages are uncut to the fore edge. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .