Hey, I still have that same exact manual on my desk too.
It’s old, but I could never bring myself to disposing of it.
I have one of the original versions and the second edition and “Unix Programmers Manual.”
The best part about his books and the language in general was how easy it was to learn and use! All of my programming was self-taught through his books and a few other books which came later!
Maybe that book was better than the Waite Group book on C.
That book is on my very short list of horrid books in general as well as “texts”.
My teacher didn’t help that much; I couldn’t get my mind around it all. As a result, I hate C, and probably still would even with a good book.
Anyway, off the soapbox, and RIP Mr. Ritchie.
As I type I look to my right at the closest book shelf, hmmmm. hey their is my original copy of the book.
Big deal, I have the first edition!