1781 American Revolution 1ed Field of Mars BATTLES Bunker Hill Illustrated MAPS

1781 American Revolution 1^ed Field of Mars BATTLES Bunker Hill Illustrated MAPS

‘The Field of Mars’ is a rare, 18^th-century history of famed wars of the world with first-hand accounts. Written by various writers, this impressive work contains descriptions of the battles of some of the following:

• The Seven Years’ War
• The American Revolution
  • The Siege of Charleston
  • Battle of Fort Frontenac
  • Battle of Lake Champlain
  • Battle of Bunker Hill
    • “And now ensued one of the greatest scenes of war that can be conceived…. the day ended with glory, and the success was most important, considering the ascendancy it gave the regular troops; but the loss was uncommon in officers, for the numbers engaged” – book quotes General John Burgoyne
  • Battles at Fort Ticonderoga

This 1781 first edition was published in two volumes and features 55 stunning engraved plates and maps. The illustrations depicting battle scenes are particularly desirable. See photos.

Item number: #24366

Price: $2500

England

The field of Mars : being an alphabetical digestion of the principal naval and military engagements, in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America, particularly of Great Britain and her allies

London: J. Macgowan, 1781. 1^st edition

Details:

• Collation: complete with all pages; 2 volumes
  • Both volumes unpaginated
  • 55 plates and maps (including engraved frontispieces)
• Language: English
• Binding: Leather; tight and secure
• Size: ~10.75in X 8.75in (27cm x 22cm)
• Very rare and desirable

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