Notes on the War in the South; with Biographical Sketches of the Lives of Montgomery, Jackson, Sevier, the Late Gov. Claiborne, and Others

Nathaniel Herbert Claiborne

Verlag: William Ramsey, Richmond, Virginia, 1819

Beschreibung

Hardcover in full calf leather binding, 4.5x6.75", 112 pp, numerous previous owner names on end pages: ffep-Benjamin Higgins, John W. Smith x2; inscription ffep-"This book is the property of John W. Smith of York District, State of South Carolina presented to him by Mr. James H. McWhorter of G/. John W. Smythe, July 31 1835", and on second ffep opposite title page "James H. McWhorter/His Book 1824/John W. Smith Dec. 1830, VG. Not Ex-Lib. Commentary on the War of 1812, most of the text having been written while the war was in progress. Includes, besides the biographical sketches noted in the title, material on the Creek Indians and their relations with the government. This book is particularly interesting in connection with Jackson's 1814 campaign against the Creeks. William C.C. Claiborne, brother of the author and at one time governor of Louisiana, receives the most biographical attention. Not in Sabin. Scarce. HOWES C421, "aa." DE RENNE, p.365. SHAW & SHOEMAKER 47622. SWEM 3478. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 100874

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Titel: Notes on the War in the South; with ...

Verlag: William Ramsey, Richmond, Virginia

Erscheinungsdatum: 1819

Einband: Hardcover

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