The Sinews of Independence: Monthly Strength Reports of the Continental Army
by Lesser, Charles H
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good/Good
- ISBN 10
- 0226473325
- ISBN 13
- 9780226473321
- Seller
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
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About This Item
Chicago IL: Univ of Chicago Pr, 1976. Book. Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Oversize hardcover, 262 pp. w/ 32 b&w illustrations. "The reports, which describe the fluctuating size of the Continental Army, contain a vast body of data on the effective strength of regiments; on the number of soldiers who were sick, on furlough, or special duty; and on the number of men who had died, deserted, or been discharged. In addition, the location and commanders of Continental units and of state and militia regiments in Continental service are listed month by month." Book Condition : Good; gift inscription on front free end paper; small bookplate inside front cover; bumping to top cover corners; Dust Jacket Condition : Good; shelf wear along edges, corners, and spine ends; rubbing to back..
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- Bookseller
- Adamstown Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 223020
- Title
- The Sinews of Independence: Monthly Strength Reports of the Continental Army
- Author
- Lesser, Charles H
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0226473325
- ISBN 13
- 9780226473321
- Publisher
- Univ of Chicago Pr
- Place of Publication
- Chicago IL
- Date Published
- 1976
- Size
- 4to - over 9¾ - 12"
- Bookseller catalogs
- Military; History / United States / Revolutionary War;
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Adamstown Books
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About Adamstown Books
Adamstown Books is an online antiquarian and used book dealer in Lancaster PA. Our presence began in Adamstown, aka America's Antiques Capital. The Adamstown tradition is boosted by our proximity to the emerging antiques presence in Columbia PA, and the rich religious and cultural history of Lancaster County and Pennsylvania. With Gettysburg a 1 1/2 hour drive away, the American Civil War is naturally one of our key categories.
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