Add this copy of Civil History of the Government of the Confederate to cart. $50.00, Sold by Bartleby's Books ABAA rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Chevy Chase, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1901 by B. F. Johnson Publishing Co.
Edition:
1901, B. F. Johnson Publishing Co
Hardcover
Details:
Publisher:
B. F. Johnson Publishing Co
Published:
1901
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17747194335
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Seller's Description:
First edition. 8vo. 318 pp. Portrait frontispiece of the author. Curry (1825-1903), a native of Georgia, grew up in Alabama and served in the Mexican War, the Alabama state legislature, and the U.S. House of Representatives (1857-1861), before joining General Joseph Wheeler's staff during the Civil War; he became an advocate for public education following the conflict. Nevins II, p. 172: "Essentially a defense of secession and an outline of the political history of the Confederacy; moderate tone, pleasant style, but superficial substance." Not in Nicholson. Owners' inscription and bookplate, else very good. Original gilt-stamped decorated green cloth (rubbed). (9921).
