This textbook edition of "Drei Kameraden" represents a rather drastic abridgement of the original. Ten chapters have been omitted in toto. There are also many briefer excisions. In this abridgement, most of the minor characters and the incidents relating to them had to be sacrificed, but these are not essential to the story of the comrades and to the love affair of Robby and Pat. Incidents have been retained that contribute to the peculiar charm of the book in its presentation of the German genius for friendship and for deriving rich enjoyment from little things, such as ramblings in the country and savory dinners at little rural inns. It is hoped that students of German will welcome a text based upon a worth-while book by an author of true literary distinction, and that the reading of "Drei Kameraden" will stimulate their interest in contemporary German letters. [From the Foreword]