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1867 Civil War Book, The Blue Coats (Hardcover)
1867 Civil War Book, The Blue Coats (Hardcover)
1867 Civil War Book, The Blue Coats (Hardcover)
1867 Civil War Book, The Blue Coats (Hardcover)
1867 Civil War Book, The Blue Coats (Hardcover)
1867 Civil War Book, The Blue Coats (Hardcover)
1867 Civil War Book, The Blue Coats (Hardcover)
1867 Civil War Book, The Blue Coats (Hardcover)
1867 Civil War Book, The Blue Coats (Hardcover)
1867 Civil War Book, The Blue Coats (Hardcover)

1867 Civil War Book, The Blue Coats (Hardcover)

$ 35.64

Availability: 12 in stock
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Condition: Good condition with the following faults: couple of faded spots on spine; frontis and title page pulled somewhat from signature, still attached; cloth worn at extremities; a few light pencil marks
  • Theme: Militaria
  • Modified Item: No
  • Conflict: Civil War (1861-65)
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

    Description

    This is an extremely rare book, "The Blue Coats and How They Lived, Fought, and Died for the Union With Scenes and Incidents in the Great Rebellion... by Captain John Truesdale, Jones Brothers & Co., Phila, 1867. Illustrated with over 100 fabulous portraits and engravings. Double frontis engraving of Grant and Sherman. Good condition with faults as indicated. This is a wonderfully written book for both the researcher and the fan who wants to understand the real story of the Civil War soldier. 510 pages of details that puts the reader right there on the battlefield. As the forward explains, the book "Includes narratives of personal adventure, thrilling incidents, daring exploits, heroic deeds, wonderful escapes, life in the camp,field and hospital, adventures of spies and scouts, together with the songs, ballads, anecdotes and humorous incidents of the war".