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AMERICANS IN BATTLE.

AMERICANS IN BATTLE.

by Laffin, John.

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London: J.M. Dent, 1973. 213 pp, 8vo (8 3/4" H). B&w plates. "This study of the American fighting man, of all ranks and in all services ranges from the War of Independence to Vietnam to Pinkville. Part One provides graphic accounts of all the major and many of the minor conflicts in American history, with close-ups of the man in the line of battle - from the victory over the British at New Orleans in 1814, the American Civil War, the gruelling battles with the Indians, to World War I and World War II. Part Two studies the psychology of the American fighting man and points out the strange contrasts and contradictions in his mental and emotional make-up. Finally, the system that produces the American soldier today is closely examined - his role as the instrument of the 'Great Defender' all over the world, the scientific revolution and the attitudes of the commanding generals." Minor soiling to edges of textblock. Dust jacket has moderate edge wear, a few tiny tears, one… Read More
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THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN 1776.

THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN 1776.

by Gallagher, John J. Foreword by James Dingeman.

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New York: Sarpedon, 1995. 206 pp, large 8vo (9 1/4" H). B&w photographs, reproductions, maps/battle plans. "It is not often realized that in Brooklyn, New York, for a few tense hours in 1776, the fate of the entire United States hung by a thread. An American defeat, the Battle of Brooklyn has been all but neglected in our collective memory for what it earned with the blood of its participants - honored status as one of history's great battles. Besides being the largest clash of the Revolution, in terms of both troops and casualties, the action at Brooklyn (sometimes called 'The Battle of Long Island') brought the fledgling American republic to the brink of disaster. At the height of the fighting, only the valiant sacrifice of one regiment - the Marylanders - staved off a catastrophe. The British army, meanwhile, executed a three-pronged surprise assault with admirable professionalism. The wilds of Brooklyn became a killing ground for the British and Hessian troops who were… Read More
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THE BLESSED TRADE.

THE BLESSED TRADE.

by Ward, Marjorie.

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London: Michael Joseph, 1971. 300 pp, 8vo (8 3/4" H). B&w drawings, map endpapers. "(T)he story of the British soldier in the age of fighting as a profession, from Anglo-Saxon times to the French Revolution. It is not the history of campaigns and regiments but of the men who went to war: their story told in their own words. (A)n enthralling collection of original narratives written by men like the poet at the Battle of Maldon in 991, the chroniclers of the Crusades, the splendid Corporal Todd - and by Kit Ross, surely the most remarkable woman ever to have worn the King's Coat. The story these people tell is a harsh one: marching, deserting, punishment, hunger, looting and just enduring the squalor and danger of campaigning. There are, though, glorious moments, when the horrors of war are redeemed by fortitude and self-sacrifice, and by what has been the chief mark of the 'Tommy' for a thousand years: a wry and tough sense of humour." Minor wrinkling at… Read More
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THE BLESSED TRADE.

THE BLESSED TRADE.

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London: Michael Joseph, 1971. 300 pp, 8vo (8 3/4" H). B&w drawings, map endpapers. "(T)he story of the British soldier in the age of fighting as a profession, from Anglo-Saxon times to the French Revolution. It is not the history of campaigns and regiments but of the men who went to war: their story told in their own words. (A)n enthralling collection of original narratives written by men like the poet at the Battle of Maldon in 991, the chroniclers of the Crusades, the splendid Corporal Todd - and by Kit Ross, surely the most remarkable woman ever to have worn the King's Coat. The story these people tell is a harsh one: marching, deserting, punishment, hunger, looting and just enduring the squalor and danger of campaigning. There are, though, glorious moments, when the horrors of war are redeemed by fortitude and self-sacrifice, and by what has been the chief mark of the 'Tommy' for a thousand years: a wry and tough sense of humour." Previous owners bookplate on… Read More
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BOLD LEADERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.

BOLD LEADERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.

by Reeder, Red, Colonel.

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Boston: Little, Brown, 1973. 226 pp, 8vo (8 1/4" H). B&w maps. Aimed at the younger reader, this book covers: Ethan Allen; General John Burgoyne; Thaddeus Kosciuszko; Benjamin Thompson; Deborah Sampson; Charles Lee; John Berry; George Rogers Clark; Marinus Willet; Margaret Corbin (a.k.a. Molly Pitcher); Anthony Wayne; and Francis Marion. Minor edgewear to boards, minor foxing on top edge of textblock. Dust jacket is price-clipped, has light edge wrinkling, light to moderate rubbing/soiling, small chip/crease at bottom of rear flap-fold, slight fading to spine color - now protected in removable mylar sleeve.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good+. Illus. by Samuel H. Bryant, maps..
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BRIDGES OF BATTLE: FAMOUS BATTLEFIELD ACTIONS AT BRIDGES AND RIVER CROSSINGS.

BRIDGES OF BATTLE: FAMOUS BATTLEFIELD ACTIONS AT BRIDGES AND RIVER CROSSINGS.

by Featherstone, Donald.

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London: Arms and Armour, 1998. 256 pp, large 8vo (9 1/2" H). B&w plates. "From more than 2,000 years of military history, (the author) has selected some one hundred examples of battles centred on river crossings. They range in size fom small-scale actions such as the battle for Powick Bridge in the early months of the English Civil War to massive, army-scale operations including the final crossing of the Rhine at Remagen during the Second World War. One of the biggest battles during the Napoleonic Wars - indeed, the biggest battle to that date with more than 300,000 men in combat - was fought across the Danube in 1809, culminating in the battle of Wagram. Later, as Napoleon's fortunes began to ebb, there took place the desperate and tragic crossing of the Berezina in 1812 when Napoleon's depleted army, retreating from Moscow, fought to cross the freezing river to escape the pursuing and encirling Russians and the hell of a Russian winter. The American Civil War also… Read More
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THE BRITISH SOLDIER IN AMERICA:  A SOCIAL HISTORY OF MILITARY LIFE IN THE REVOLUTIONARY PERIOD.

THE BRITISH SOLDIER IN AMERICA: A SOCIAL HISTORY OF MILITARY LIFE IN THE REVOLUTIONARY PERIOD.

by Frey, Sylvia R.

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Austin, Texas: University of Texas Press, 1981. 211 pp, large 8vo (9 1/4" H). Tables. "In her investigation of the social history of the common British soldier in the era of the American Revolution, Sylvia Frey has extensively surveyed recruiting records, contemporary training manuals, statutes, and memoirs in an attempt to provide insight into the soldier's 'life and mind'. In the process she has discovered more about the common soldier than anyone thought possible: his size, age, and general physical condition, his personal economics and daily existence. Her findings dispel the traditional assumpution that the army was made up largely of criminals and social misfits. Special attention is given to soldiering as an occupation. Focusing on two of the major campaigns of the war, Frey describes the human face of war, with particular emphasis on the physical and psychic strains of campaigning in the eighteenth century. Perhaps the most important part of the work is the analysis of… Read More
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THE BRITISH ARMY IN NORTH AMERICA 1775-1783.  REVISED EDITION.  OSPREY MILITARY MEN-AT-ARMS 39.

THE BRITISH ARMY IN NORTH AMERICA 1775-1783. REVISED EDITION. OSPREY MILITARY MEN-AT-ARMS 39.

by May, Robin and Embleton, Gerry. New colour plates and text revision by Gerry Embleton. Series editor: Lee Johnson.

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London: Osprey, 1997. 48 pp, 9 3/4" H. Profusely illustrated with b&w photographs, drawings, 8 pages of colour uniform studies. Section headings: Introduction; Raising an Army; The Redcoats' War; A Diary of the American Revolution; The Royal Warrant of 1768 for Infantry Clothing, Colours, &c.; The Plates. Interior - faint cigarette odour, otherwise clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - minor rub line across front cover.. Revised Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good+. Illus. by Gerry Embleton, colour plates..
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CANADA'S GLORY:  BATTLES THAT FORGED A NATION.

CANADA'S GLORY: BATTLES THAT FORGED A NATION.

by Bishop, Arthur. Foreword Hon. Hartland de M. Molson.

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Toronto: McGraw-Hill Ryerson, 1996. 309 pp, large 8vo (9 1/4" H). B&w maps, photographs, reproductions. "Spanning over 200 years of Canadian history and over 30 major battles, (this book) includes: The War of 1812, when Upper Canada and Lower Canada united to defeat the American threat, giving Canadians a true sense of nationalism for the first time; The Boer War in South Africa, from 1899 to 1902 where Canadian troops first fought and won overseas; World War I and its grim trench warfare, including the Battle of Vimy Ridge - a classic in terms of planning and strategy - described in unforgettable detail; World War II, with its triumphs and tragedies - Hong Kong, Dieppe, D-Day, and the Battle of Normandy. Arthur Bishop's detailed research and colourful narrative brings the personalities of war to life and imbues each battle with the drama and emotions that makes it memorable." Slight waviness to edges of text block, very small bump at top corners of both boards, light… Read More
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CANADA'S ARMY:  WAGING WAR AND KEEPING THE PEACE.

CANADA'S ARMY: WAGING WAR AND KEEPING THE PEACE.

by Granatstein, J.L.

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Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 2002. 519 pp, large 8vo (9 3/4" H). B&w photographs, reproductions. "(This book) traces the full three-hundred-year history of the Canadian army, from its origins in New France, through the Conquest, the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, Confederation, militia reform, the South African War, the two world wars, the Korean War, to postwar peacekeeping and peacemaking. Covering the major conflicts in depth, and exploring battles, tactics, and weapons, J.L. Granatstein also offers a rich analysis of the political context for the battles and events that shaped our understanding of the nation's army, not least the fluctuations of Canadian defence spending and the methods of raising military manpower. (He) pays particular homage to the foot soldier, interweaving personal anecdotes into the history." Gift inscription on title page, minor bump at bottom corners of boards, minor wrinkling at top/bottom of spine. Dust jacket has light… Read More
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CANADIAN MILITARY HISTORY.  WINTER  2009.  VOLUME 18, NUMBER 1.

CANADIAN MILITARY HISTORY. WINTER 2009. VOLUME 18, NUMBER 1.

by Sarty, Roger, editor. Terry Copp; John Maker; Patrick Dennis; Gareth Newfield; Laura Brandon; J.L. Granatstein; Sean M. Maloney; Ken Reynolds.

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Waterloo, Ontario: Laurier Centre for Military Strategic and Disarmament Studies, Wilfrid Laurier University, 2009. 80 pp, 11" H (magazine format). B&w photographs, maps, reproductions. Contents: To the Last Canadian?: Casualties in 21st Army Group; The Essex Scottish Regiment in Operation Atlantic: What went Wrong?; A Canadian Conscript Goes to War - August 1918: Old Myths Re-examined; Naval Medical Operations at Kingston during the War of 1812; Women Artists and the 1944 Canadian Army Art Exhibition; Fom Mother Country to Far Away Relative: The Canadian-British Military Relationship from 1945; Operational Manoeuvre Group: Operation SOHIL LARAM II, Kandahar Province, February 2008; Canadian Military History Gateway, Department of National Defence. Interior - small faint stain at bottom corner of first hakf of pages, otherwise clean and tight with no other ownership marks. Exterior - very minor edge wear.. Stapled in Wraps. Very Good.
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CANADIAN MILITARY HISTORY.  WINTER  2008.  VOLUME 17, NUMBER 1.

CANADIAN MILITARY HISTORY. WINTER 2008. VOLUME 17, NUMBER 1.

by Sarty, Roger, editor. Geoff Jackson; Andrew B. Godefroy; Paul Dickson; Gareth A. Newfield; Sean M. Maloney; Ken Reynolds.

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Waterloo, Ontario: Laurier Centre for Military Strategic and Disarmament Studies, Wilfrid Laurier University, 2008. 80 pp, 11" H (magazine format). B&w photographs, maps, reproductions. Contents: "Anything but Lovely": The Canadian Corps at Lens in the summer of 1917; Canadian Soldiers in West African Conflicts, 1885-1905; Harry Crerar and an Army for Strategic Effect; Medical Care of American POWs during the War of 1812; Incursion at Howz-e Madad: An Afghanistan Vignette; "War Diaries of the First World War" at Library and Archives Canada. Interior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - tiny crease at bottom corner of front cover - migrates into the first few pages. minor wear at top/bottom of spine. . Stapled in Wraps. Very Good.
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THE COMMODORE'S BOYS:  NAVAL CAMPAIGNS OF THE WAR OF 1812.

THE COMMODORE'S BOYS: NAVAL CAMPAIGNS OF THE WAR OF 1812.

by Orlob, Helen.

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Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1967. 176 pp, 8 3/16" H. B&w maps. "Here is the history of the growth of the U.S. Navy during those twelve eventful years (1803-1815), told in exciting tales of sea battles and the personalities that starred in them. Qutotations from diaries and journals of the period give details of action and conversation which make the book read like vivid reporting. (Here), from Decatur's firing of the captured 'Philadelphia' in an enemy harbor in Africa to the final thrilling battle of the 'Constitution' when she acquired the name 'Old Ironsides' are all the major naval engagements of the Tripolitan Wars and the War of 1812, written with a verve which makes this naval history at its very best, dramatic and exciting." Minor edge wear, minor wrinkling at top/bottom of spine, light dust soiling to top of book, light fading at top edge of boards/spine and bottom edge of spine, lean to the spine. Dust jacket has moderate edge wear, some… Read More
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THE DEFENCE OF CANADA:  IN THE ARMS OF THE EMPIRE, 1760-1939.

THE DEFENCE OF CANADA: IN THE ARMS OF THE EMPIRE, 1760-1939.

by Dyer, Gwynne and Viljoen, Tina.

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Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, 1990. 375 pp, small 4to (10" H). B&w plates, maps. "(G)oes back to the roots of our present defence policies in 1760, when Britain first gained a tenuous hold in Canada. From this point on, our policies have been moulded by tactical alliances - between the English-speaking and French-speaking peoples of Canada, and between the great powers which dominated world politics no less in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries than they do today. (Strips) back the mythologies that now surround the key events in our half-remembered past, showing how fragile was Britain's initial rule of Canada, what really was a stake in the War of 1812, why we became embroiled in the Boer War, and just who exactly refused to rush to Britain's defence during the First World War. These events and many others, rarely mentioned in other history books, are related." Very light wrinkling at top/bottom of spine, very tiny dint on top edge of rear board, tiny ink mark… Read More
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DRUMS A'BEATING, TRUMPETS SOUNDING:  ARTISTICALLY CARVED POWDER HORNS IN THE PROVINCIAL...
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DRUMS A'BEATING, TRUMPETS SOUNDING: ARTISTICALLY CARVED POWDER HORNS IN THE PROVINCIAL MANNER 1746-1781.

by Guthman, William H. Foreword by Robert F. Trent. Preface by Elizabeth Pratt Fox.

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Hartford: Connecticut Historical Society, 1993. 232 pp, 12 1/4" H, teale boards with gilt lettering/border on spine, gilt lettering/decoration on front board. Map endpapers, many b&w photographs, 16 color plates. Errata slip tipped in at Foreword. The catalogue of an exhibition organized by the Connecticut Historical Society. Book has light cigarette odour, a few minor light scuff marks on the front board, very minor edge wear.. Not Signed. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good+/No Jacket.
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FOR WANT OF A HORSE:  BEING A JOURNAL OF THE CAMPAIGNS AGAINST THE AMERICANS IN 1776 AND 1777...

FOR WANT OF A HORSE: BEING A JOURNAL OF THE CAMPAIGNS AGAINST THE AMERICANS IN 1776 AND 1777 CONDUCTED FROM CANADA, BY AN OFFICER WHO SERVED WITH LT. GEN. BURGOYNE.

by Stanley, George F.G., Lt. Col., edited and with introduction by. Signed.

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Sackville, N.B.: Tribune Press, 1961. 194 pp, large 8vo (9 1/4" H). Fold-out map. Signed by Stanley on title page. "On October 17, 1777 General John Burgoyne, 'Gentleman Johnny', surrendered to Horatio Gates's American army at Saratoga. It was the humiliating end of a campaign which promised, in the spring of 1777, to bring the Revolutionary War to an end. More than anything else, the defeat of Burgoyne ensured the success of the American rebellion. During the nineteenth century various contemporary accounts of Burgoyne's expedition were published; but the existence of still another account by a British officer, in the library of the United States Military Academy, was ignored. This account is now printed for the first time, throwing new light upon and adding new interest to the story of Burgoyne's ill-fated exploits of 1777. The publication of this journal has afforded the editor an opportunity of rewriting the Burgoyne story in a way which explains the factors behind… Read More
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THE FORT IN THE WILDERNESS.

THE FORT IN THE WILDERNESS.

by Strobeck, Katherine M.

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Sylvan Beach, N.Y.: North Country Books, 1978. 83 pp, large 8vo (9 1/4" H). Plan of fort on endpapers, b&w drawings throughout. Written for the younger reader, this book dramatizes the Oriskany-Fort Stanwix campaign, which saw St. Leger repelled and prevented the British from sweeping down the Mohawk Valley during the American Revolution. "Someone told us (this) was a children's book. They were wrong. It will fascinate children but many adults will be unable to put it down. For this is a story of true adventure, based on thrilling Mowhawk Valley history. Until we read (it) we had not realized the many exciting episodes of the Oriskany-Fort Stanwix campaign." Fritz S. Updike (from the dust jacket flap). Light edge wear at corners and top/bottom of spine, light wrinkling at bottom of spine. Dust jacket is lightly browned, has light soiling rubbing, very light edge wrinkling, very tiny hole at top of front hinge. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good-. Illus. by… Read More
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FOUR YEARS ON THE GREAT LAKES, 1813-1816.  THE JOURNAL OF LIEUTENANT DAVID WINGFIELD, ROYAL NAVY.

FOUR YEARS ON THE GREAT LAKES, 1813-1816. THE JOURNAL OF LIEUTENANT DAVID WINGFIELD, ROYAL NAVY.

by Bamford, Don and Carroll, Paul. Foreword by Barry Gough. (Lieutenant David Wingfield).

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Toronto: Natural Heritage, 2009. 277 pp, 9" H. B&w photographs, drawings, reproductions, maps, colour plates. "David Wingfield joined the Royal Navy in 1806 at the age of fourteen. His service took him to the Great Lakes during the War of 1812. Captured, he was a POW in the United States for nine months. Following his release, Wingfield had some intriguing adventures on the Upper Great Lakes before returning to England. Once home, he used his handwritten notes, kept during his time in North America, as the basis for an account of his experiences there. This, the only account of the War of 1812 as seen through the eyes of a young seaman, provides a fascinating snapshot of people and places, and of a time that represents a turning point in the history of the Great Lakes region. Also included is a Wingfield genealogical description that spans the modern world." Interior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - one very soft small corner crease.. First Edition.… Read More
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THE GLORIOUS "SHANNON'S" OLD BLUE DUSTER AND OTHER FADED FLAGS OF FADELESS FAME.

THE GLORIOUS "SHANNON'S" OLD BLUE DUSTER AND OTHER FADED FLAGS OF FADELESS FAME.

by Snider, C.H.J. Foreword by Rt. Hon. William Thomas White, K.C.M.G.

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Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, 1923. 430 pp, 9 1/8" H. Blue cloth with faded gilt lettering on spine, gilt lettering/banding and black decoration on front board. Pictorial endpapers, six colour plates (including frontispiece - all present), plus many b&w illustrations through text. Tales of naval combat between Great Britain and the United States during the War of 1812, by the author of "In the Wake of the Eighteen-Twelvers". Contents: Foreword; The Glorious 'Shannon's' Old Blue Duster; The Only Royal Standard in Captivity; The Union Jack on Capitol Hill; The British 'Belvidera'; Byron of the 'Belvidera'; The American 'President'; Decatur of the 'President'; "Old Ironsides" Under the Union Jack; The Ship That Would Not Run; A Pallid Trophy; The End of the 'Essex'; Two 'Frolics'; The 'Macedonian'; A Midshipman's Coverlet; Two 'Peacocks' and a 'Sparrowhawk'; Three-Flag Fights;… Read More
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HANS WALTIMEYER.  (CAPTAIN JOHN WALDEN MEYERS, U.E.)
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HANS WALTIMEYER. (CAPTAIN JOHN WALDEN MEYERS, U.E.)

by Goddard, Jane Bennett, U.E.

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Used - Very Good
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Hardcover
ISBN 13
9780969028307
ISBN 10
096902830X
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Cobourg, Ontario: Privately Published, 1980. 545 pp, 12 1/4" H, brown simulated leather with gold lettering on spine and front cover. Monotone drawings, reproductions, maps (some fold-out), photographs, colour plates. "Being an historical account of the life and times in turbulent eighteenth century America of Captain John Walden Myers, U.E., outstanding Royalist Patriot, British Secret Scout, Spy and Soldier-Adventurer, during the revolution in the American colonies and the record of his consequent settlement and patriarchal founding of a leading family of pioneering prominence at the Bay Kentie in His Majesty's loyal province of Upper Canada." Interior - small crease to fore-edge of pages 318-378 due to two very small shallow dints, crease down fore-edge of one fold-out page, otherwise clean and tight with no other ownership marks. Exterior - very minor soiling to bottom of the textblock, very light wrinkling at top of the spine and light wrinkling at the bottom, three small… Read More
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