New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1882. Book. Fair. Hardcover. First Edition. blue, gilt pict cloth,pp., ix, 440, 94) pp of pub's adverts, illustrated, frontis., 7 full page plates, patterned end-papers, moderate foxing to title page and tissue guard at title page, overall light soil ot covers, light wear to edges, corners lightly bumped ,front free end-paper missing, de Amicis, served in the army for 20 yrs and fought in the Austro-Prussian War or Seven Weeks War June 15-Aug 23 1866. He was at the battle of Custozza were the Austrians were victorious. This book came from his experiences with army life. Translated by Wilhelmina W. Cady, Size: 8 Vo.,.

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Bookseller: Harry E Bagley Books Ltd (CA)
Bookseller's Inventory #: MT 0612
Title: MILITARY LIFE IN ITALY; Sketches By.
Author: de Amicis, Edmondo;
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fair
Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1882
Keywords: MILITARY, ITALY, DE AMICIS EDMONDO WAR AUSTRIA
Bookseller catalogs: Military;

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