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The History of A Brigade of South Carolinians, Known First as "Gregg's," and Subsequently as McGowan's Brigade.
by Caldwell, J. F. J. (lately an officer of the First Regiment S.C.V.)
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- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very good/fair
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Stone Mountain, Georgia, United States
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About This Item
Marietta, Georgia: Continental Book Company, 1951. Facsimile. Hardcover. Very good/fair. Octavo. 248 pages. Brown cloth hardcover with title on the spine. Illustrated dust jacket. Light toning to the gutters. Previous owner name stamp on the front paste down. Dust jacket is torn, split and foxed on the verso. Fair condition only for the dust jacket. A reprint of the 1866 edition published in Philadelphia.
Nevins I page 67 - "The best unit history from the Palmetto State; the author describes all of the brigade's many engagements and adds enough personal material to make the account both personal and human in scope.
Nevins I page 67 - "The best unit history from the Palmetto State; the author describes all of the brigade's many engagements and adds enough personal material to make the account both personal and human in scope.
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- Bookseller
- Americana Books ABAA
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 13099
- Title
- The History of A Brigade of South Carolinians, Known First as "Gregg's," and Subsequently as McGowan's Brigade.
- Author
- Caldwell, J. F. J. (lately an officer of the First Regiment S.C.V.)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very good
- Jacket Condition
- fair
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Facsimile
- Publisher
- Continental Book Company
- Place of Publication
- Marietta, Georgia
- Date Published
- 1951
- Keywords
- Confederate Army, South Carolina
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Stone Mountain, Georgia
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