"... it occurred to the editors of the JOURNAL that they could render an important service by placing in the hands of all who are on its mailing list a handy and practical booklet of suggestions, intended to serve as a permanent aid to the Coast Artillery officer in his reading and in the acquisition of his professional library. The present pamphlet is the result."--Preface.

"October, 1921"--Title page. One section of the Item discusses how to acquire classified articles from previous editions of the journal, but no classified material nor classified listings are present in the item.

Preface --General professional reading -- A progressive reading list -- War Department publications -- Publications of the Coast Artillery School -- Important texts for reference -- Good books on minor tactics -- Classified articles of permanent value from the Journal U.S. Artillery -- Strategy and tactics -- Military history -- Military biography -- Military phases of the World War -- Notable personal narratives of the World War -- For the day room -- Books on riot duty -- From the General Service Schools -- Military periodicals -- From British publishers -- Recent French works on artillery -- History of the Coast Artillery, U.S. Army.