G. W. STEEVENS, "WITH THE CONQUERING TURK: confessions of a bashibazouk", 1st edition by W. Blackwood & sons, Edinburgh and London, 1897. With four folded maps. In 8o, pp.: [vi],315,[32 books catalogue]. An impressively vivid description of the catastrophic -for Greece- Greek-Turkish war of 1897, by the most famous war correspondent of his time. With his penetrating journalistic insight, records the mental spirit at both camps (Greek – Turkish), giving detailed war reports at the same time. Handwritten dedication dated 1898. Red hardcover leather binding, with gilded title over the spine. Minimal edge wear. Overall fine condition.