Personal Memoirs of P.H. Sheridan (First edition)

Sheridan, P.H.

Verlag: Charles L. Webster, New York, 1888

Beschreibung

Personal Memoirs of P.H. Sheridan. Two volumes. First edition in original dark green cloth with blind-stamped gold letter and illustration of Sheridan riding a horse. Publisher: Charles L. Webster, New York, 1888. Bindings are in near fine condition. 500, 486 pages including the index. 6 ¾ x 9 ¼ inches. Contents clean and fresh. The gilt lettering and cover decorations are bright. Philip Sheridan was a Union general in the Civil War and his career was noted for his rapid rise to major general and his close association with Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant. Grant transferred Sheridan from command of an infantry division in the Western Theater to lead the Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac in the East. In 1864, he defeated Confederate forces in the Shenandoah Valley and his destruction of the economic infrastructure of the Valley, called "The Burning" by residents, was one of the first uses of scorched earth tactics in the war. In 1865, his cavalry pursued Gen. Robert E. Lee and was instrumental in forcing his surrender at Appomattox. Inventory #23-185. Price: $500. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 23-185

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Personal Memoirs of P.H. Sheridan (First ...

Verlag: Charles L. Webster, New York

Erscheinungsdatum: 1888

Einband: Hardcover

Zustand: Near Fine

Auflage: 1st Edition.