1866 CIVIL WAR 1st/1st Battles Speeches Confederate Union Lincoln Assassination

1866 CIVIL WAR 1^st/1^st Battles Speeches Confederate Union Lincoln Assassination

“The Pictorial Book of Anecdotes and Incidents of the War of the Rebellion” by Richard Miller Devens, under the pseudonym Frazar Kirkland, is a comprehensive, illustrated compilation of captivating, anecdotal incidents from the U.S. Civil War, spanning from the Andrew Jackson’s famous toast in 1860 to the assassination of President Lincoln. The book offers a mosaic of accounts that touch on the humorous, tragic, political, romantic, and heroic facets of the war. It features stories from both military and civilian perspectives, illustrating the profound impact of the conflict on the American populace. Emphasizing the broad scope of the war, it includes stories from every major battle, renowned general, and pivotal event, with a particular focus on women’s remarkable contributions during this tumultuous period.

This 1866 first edition is greatly enhanced by a myriad of illustrations consisting of 301 detailed engravings!

Item number: #41507

Price: $399

KIRKLAND, Frazar; [DEVENS, Richard Miller]

The Pictorial Book of Anecdotes and Incidents of the War of the Rebellion, Civil, Military, Naval and Domestic; Embracing the Most Brilliant and Remarkable Anecdotical Events of the Great Conflict in the United States: Heroic, Patriotic, Political, Romantic, Humorous and Tragical, from the Time of the Memorable Toast of Andrew Jackson— “The Federal Union; It Must Be Preserved!” Uttered in 1860, in Presence of the Original Secession Conspirators, to the Assassination of President Lincoln, and the End of the War. With Famous Words and Deeds of Woman, Sanitary and Hospital Scenes, Prison Experiences, &c.

Hartford, Conn.: Hartford Publishing Co.; Philadelphia; Cincinnati: National Publishing Co.; Chicago: J.A. Stoddard and Co.; St. Louis: Zeigler, McCurdy and Co., 1866. First Edition. First Printing.

Details:

• Collation: Complete
  • 705, [1]
  • 301 illustrations (including illustrated color title page)
• Reference(s): Nevins II: 10
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
  • Green cloth
• Size: ~9.75in X 6.75in (25cm x 17cm)

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