The Lost Cause; A New Southern History of the War of the Confederates. Comprising A Full and Authentic Account of the Rise and Progress of the Late Southern Confederacy--the Campaigns, Battles, Incidents, and Adventures of the most Gigantic Struggle of the World's History by Pollard, Edward A - 1866: Drawn from Official Sources, and Approved by the Most Distinguished Confederate Leaders

History of the Conspiracy of Pontiac, and the war of the North American Tribes Against the English Colonies after the Conquest of Canada. Francis Parkman, Jr. Boston: Charles C Little and James Brown.London: Richard Bentley. 1851 - First Edition: 630 pp including alphabetical index.Contents Include: Indian Tribes East of the Mississippi; France and England in America; the French, English and the Indians; Collision of the Rival Colonies; the Wilderness and its Tenants at the Close of the French War; The English take Possession of the Western Posts; Anger of the Indians--the Conspiracy; Indian Preparation; the Council at the River Ecorces; Detroit; Treachery of Pontiac; Pontiac at the Siege of Detroit; Rout of Cutler's Detachment--Fate of the Forest Garrison; the Indians Continue to Blockade Detroit; the Fight at Bloody Bridge; Michillimackinac; the Massacre; Frontier Forts and Settlements; the War on the Borders; the Battle of Bushy Run; the Iroquois--Ambush of the Devil's Hole; Desolation of the… Read More

Sketches of Western Adventure of the Most Interesting Incidents Connected with the Settlement of the West, from 1755 to 1794. With an Appendix. Revised and Corrected, with Engravings.Exciting, thrilling adventures of Indian skirmishes, war parties, and often dramatic and tragic events in the settlement of the West. Recounted stories of Daniel Boone and military men, as well as settlers trying to carve their settlements out of an often brutal and dangerous land. Appendix which was added to this 1837 edition (originally published in 1832) adds significantly to the understanding of the Indian culture and peace negotiations and treaties as well as war expeditions (not included in the 1832 edition). Descriptions often detailed and graphic.Condition:. In original leather with all original end pages, paste downs and content. Secure binding. Pages are a bit "rippled" due to age and are well-foxed. Very readable with no damp smell or other damage. Complete. Please ask for more information and/or photos if you… Read More

The Spy of the Rebellion; Being a True History of the Spy System of the United States Army During the Late Rebellion. Revealing Many Secrets of the War Hitherto Not Made Public. Compiled from Official Reports Prepared for President Lincoln, General McClellan and the ProvostMarshal General. By Allan Pinkerton who (Under the Nom-de-Plume of Major E. J. Allen) was Chief of the United States Secret Service. With Numerous Illustrations. Kansas City: Kansas City Publishing Co, 1883. Sold Only by SubscriptionThis is a true first edition of this title. It was copyrighted by Allan Pinkerton (verso of title page); "Sold only by Subscription" and published by the Kansas City Publishing Co.
Condition: This true first edition is in very good condition, as photographed. The impressed cover is still distinctive, as is the gilt spine. Binding is secure, and we found no notations, signatures, crimps or stamps within. Please review photos and ask for more if necessary to make your best buying decision!
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Uncle Remus, His Songs and His Sayings, the Folk-Lore of the Old Plantation. by Joel Chandler Harris, with Illustrations by Frederick S Church and James H Moser. New York: D Appleton and Company, 1 3 and 5 Bond Street. 1882 Early Edition.This is a very early edition of Harris' first book. The charm and joy of these traditional African American songs creates a folk lore history to be studied and enjoyed by old and young. Joel Chandler Harris used a dialect spoken by unschooled southern black slaves in the 19th century, which can be controversial among some readers. Historically, his stories, sayings, and characters remain of interest.
Condition: Condition of this all-original early edition of this folklore classic is very good. The brown cloth-covered boards with the impressed and gilt spine and patterned end pages are still sound. Only slight wear, with no crayon, writing, crimps or stamps found within. This is NOT a library book! Please review photos and ask for more if necessary to make your best… Read More

The Woman in Battle: A Narrative of the Exploits, Adventures, and Travels of Madame Loreta Janeta Velazquez, Otherwise known as Lieutenant Harry T Buford, Confederate States Army. In which is given Full descriptions of the numerous battles in which she participated as a Confederate Officer...Blockade-Runner...Bond Swindle...etc. Edited by C. J Worthington, Profusely Illustrated. Richmond, VA: Dustin, Gilman & Co. 1876 First Edition. This is the story of a woman "out of her time" in her views, who thrived on the adventures she experienced. There was some dispute about the accuracy of her tales, but the men she fooled were not happy about what she did, so the disdain might be expected. There is some exaggeration, and there is much bravado, to be sure. Her exposure of many of the corruptions within the Federal government, the attitudes between the North and South all make this a very readable narrative. Condition: NOT a library book. Original impressed, gilt covers, with professional re-backing with… Read More

William Harris Company, St. Paul Minnesota, Harris Tailors Trimmings. This Book of Harris Tailors' Trimmings Represents The Most Complete Trimming Line in America. "We are Always at Your Service". Containing 369 fabric samples on 101 pagesWm. Harris Woolen Co. Established in 1910 by William Harris as a wholesale woolen jobber with its principal office in St. Paul, Minnesota and continued in its primary business until William Harris' death in 1953.101 Pages with 369 cloth samples -- Scarce complete catalogIncludes information on pricing and supplies including:Thread: Silk, Corticelli Cotton Samples and Henry Myer Thread Co mercerized cotton +, Buttons, Notions for measurement, scissors, iron, interfacing, seam binding, padding, muslin and moleskin, brushes, bodkins, hangers, buckles, pins and needles, snaps, labels, Furrier SuppliesCondition: This original, scarce pre-1940 catalogue of 101 pages has 369 fabric swatch samples, each page being complete. The original cord and hardcover are shown in the… Read More

Around the World with General Grant, A Narrative of the Visit of General U.S. Grant to Europe, Asia, and Africa, in 1877, 1878 1879; To Which are Added Certain Conversations with General Grant on Questions Connected with American Politics and History. by John Russell Young, with Eight Hundred Illustrations.In Two Volumes. New York: Subscription Book Department, The American News Company: volumes are 631 pages each.Condition: This complete two volume set is bound in full leather and is in superior condition, with all maps, good gilt on covers and spine, and a secure binding with clean text blocks. Engraving of Grant is original and also in good condition, with tissue guard. Fold out map in volume II is present and all original and in very good condition as well. We carefully photograph our items so that you can review details of condition. After your review of the photos, please ask any questions or request additional photos from us so that you can make the best buying decision.*Please Note: This item… Read More

Astoria, or Anecdotes of an Enterprise Beyond the Rocky Mountains. by Washington Irving. In Two Volumes. Philadelphia: Carey, Lea & Blanchard. 1836 First Edition. Large folding map of the Rocky Mountains, the Missouri and Columbia Rivers. First edition: with "Henry W Rees Stereotyper" on the verso of the title page of volume, with no "1*" on page 5, and without the footnote on page 259 of volume II. We believe this to be First Edition - First State.
In Custom Case."Although Washington Irving (1783-1859) never traveled to Oregon Country, he wrote one of the most widely read and influential narratives of the region. His two-volume Astoria, or Anecdotes of an Enterprise beyond the Rocky Mountains, published in 1836, introduced more readers to the Pacific Northwest than any single book up to that time." from The Oregon Encyclopedia on line.Condition: This two volume set has been rebound as pictured. The interior is clean with a minimum of age toning and virtually no foxing. Foldout map in volume two is in… Read More

History of the Reconstruction Measures of the Thirty-Ninth and Fortieth Congresses. 1865-68. By Henry Wilson, Hartford: Published by Subscription Only, by the Hartford Publishing Company; J A Stoddard, Chicago, ILL.; Hawks & Co., Boston. 1868 First Edition.
Condition: Rebound with impressed cover, original spine piece re-applied as photographed. Original tissue guard on frontispiece portrait. No library markings or signatures, crimps, or notes found within. Please review photos and ask for more if necessary to make your best buying decision!
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Uncle Remus, His Songs and His Sayings, the Folk-Lore of the Old Plantation. by Joel Chandler Harris, with Illustrations by Frederick S Church and James H Moser. New York: D Appleton and Company, 1 3 and 5 Bond Street. 1882 Early Edition.This is a very early edition of Harris' first book. The charm and joy of these traditional African American songs creates a folk lore history to be studied and enjoyed by old and young. Joel Chandler Harris used a dialect spoken by unschooled southern black slaves in the 19th century, which can be controversial among some readers. Historically, his stories, sayings, and characters remain of interest.
Condition: Condition of this all-original early edition of this folklore classic is very good. The brown cloth-covered boards with the impressed and gilt spine and patterned end pages are still sound. Only slight wear, with no crayon, writing, crimps or stamps found within. This is NOT a library book! Please review photos and ask for more if necessary to make your best… Read More