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D. Van Nostrand, Publisher. Fair. 1879. Unknown Binding. Rd cloth edge worn and frayed, esp. top and bottom spine. Spine palm soiled. Spine gutters and some of the boards wormed. Front inner hinge starting. Paper toned.; 3 pages .

New York: D. Van Nostrand, 1879. First edition. Hardcover. Very Good. 16mo, 254, [ii] pages, red cloth, bevelled edges, frayed at head of spine; ex libris Josephine Morison on blank page Presents 13 episodes in the Indian Wars, from Forsyth's Fight to Fetterman, to the Canby Massacre, re-cast from the official reports: "They have been elaborated, however, by confirmatory information of a reliable character - Preface." Gen. Fry is quite reasonable and sympathetic to the plight of the Natives, and suggests a plan to resolve the amalgamation of the reds with the whites. [ Howes F399; Graff 1458; Soliday I:876].

New York, 1879. [4],254,[1]pp. Original red cloth, gilt-stamped cover and spine. Slight wear to front pastedown where bookplate was removed. Near fine. First edition of this scarce work, without the illustrations added later, covering in great detail the Indian wars of the West. "Contains chapters on the Fetterman Massacre, Forsyth's Fight, the Grattan Massacre, and the Canby Massacre, etc." - Graff. HOWES F399, "aa." GRAFF 1458. RADER 1503. COWAN, p.227. REESE, BEST OF THE WEST 213 (note)

FRY, James B. Army Sacrifices or, Briefs from Official Pigeon-Holes. Sketches Based on Official Reports-Grouped Together for the Purpose of Illustrating the Services and Experiences of the Regular Army of the United States on the Indian Frontier. New York: D. Van Nostrand, 1879. 254pp., 2pp. advts. Front fly leaf detached, else very good. [a] Howes F-399. This volume consists of the first edition sheets with added illustrations from the 1887 edition. Includes chapters on, "Gunnison Campaign; Forsyth's Fights; the Fetterman Massacre; the Canby butchery; Trip to Oregon in 1848; Pfeiffer's Apache Campaign, etc.

N.Y.: D. Van Nostrand, 1879. Book. Very Good+. Hardcover. First Edition. 254 pages + ads, maroon cloth, gilt lettering, very nice copy! Graff 1458, " Contains chapters on the Fetterman Massacre, Forsyth's Fight, the Grattan Massacre, and the Canby Massacre, etc." Howes F399aa, Rader 1503.

N.Y.: D. Van Nostrand, 1879. Book. Good +. Hardcover. First Edition. 254 pages + ads, INSCRIBED by author, hand-written letter in back in period ink, maroon cloth, gilt lettering, rebacked, soiling to covers, else a good solid copy. Graff 1458, " Contains chapters on the Fetterman Massacre, Forsyth's Fight, the Grattan Massacre, and the Canby Massacre, etc." Howes F399aa, Rader 1503.

N.Y.: D. Van Nostrand, 1879. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 254 pages + ads, maroon cloth, gilt lettering, minor wear, 2 bookplates, one of Captain Cyrus S. Roberts 17th Regt. U.S. Infantry stating, bought June 12th 1879 cost??, the other is of Charles D. Roberts. Laid in is a handwritten letter dated June 12th 1879 discussing the book, signed by James B. Fry. ¿General Cyrus S, Roberts. Birth: unknown Death: Mar. 19, 1917 United States Army Brigadier General. His son, Charles Duval Roberts was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, (He earned the Medal of Honor on 1 July 1898 while serving as Second Lieutenant, 17th United States Infantry, at El Canney, Cuba, during the Spanish American War,) Died at the age of 75 years at Seaside Hospital in Long Beach, CA. following a cerebral hemorrhage. He came to Long Beach 3 months ago accompanied by his daughter, the wife of Capt. Tilman Campbell. In addition to his daughter he leaves a son, Maj. C.D. Roberts. Gen. Roberts was active in the… Read More

New York: D. Van Nostrand, 1879., 1879. First edition. First edition. Original red cloth, with gilt and black-stamping to spine and front cover. Blind-stamping to rear cover. 254pp. + 2 pages of advertisements. A very scarce and interesting work. Decker 44:152: "A very elusive little book with probably the best and most accurate appraisal of the Indian fights and fighters on the American frontier." Graff 1458: "Contains chapters on the Fetterman Massacre, Forsyth's fight, the Grattan Massacre, and the Canby Massacre, etc." Other chapters discuss the experiences of Col. Guy V. Henry, the death of Capt. Gunnison in Utah, encounters with Apaches, a voyage to Oregon in 1848, gold rush experiences, the Penitente Brotherhood near Ft. Union New Mexico, and more. A few spots on the front cover, with light general wear to edges and corners. Spine ends modestly worn with a few very short tears but no chipping. Text block clean, yet crudely bound. Light, erasable, pencil notes in the… Read More

New York: D. Van Nostrand, 1879., 1879. First edition. First edition. Original red cloth, with gilt and black-stamping to spine and front cover. Blind-stamping to rear cover. 254pp. + 2 pages of advertisements. In Addition: The second edition of this same work. It's point of difference is that it is illustrated with 12 Plates...4 by Frederic Remington. It's bound in dark green cloth with "INDIAN FIGHTS Illustrated 1887" in gilt on front cover and on spine. A very scarce and interesting work. Decker 44:152: "A very elusive little book with probably the best and most accurate appraisal of the Indian fights and fighters on the American frontier." Graff 1458: "Contains chapters on the Fetterman Massacre, Forsyth's fight, the Grattan Massacre, and the Canby Massacre, etc." Other chapters discuss the experiences of Col. Guy V. Henry, the death of Capt. Gunnison in Utah, encounters with Apaches, the treachery of the Modocs, a voyage to Oregon in 1848, gold rush… Read More