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Commonwealth of Massaschusetts Adjutant General,s Report. An Annual report of expenditures, equipment etc. records of soldiers deaths, including Massachusetts Fifty Fourth Division.This book is sold in conjunction with 'Exercices at the DEDICATION OF THE MONUMENT to Colonel Robert Gould Shaw and the Fifty-Fourth Regiment of Massachusetts Infantry' listing #468. The price is for both book. Book is solid, clean, no internal abuse, very readable copy. Exterior shows considerable shelf wear, see pictures.

In George Washington's Expense Account -- the best-selling expense account in history -- Kitman shows how Washington brilliantly turned his noble gesture of refusing payment for his services as commander in chief of the Continental Army into an opportunity to indulge his insatiable lust for fine food and drink, extravagant clothing, and lavish accommodations. In a close analysis of the document that financed our Revolution, Kitman uncovers more scandals than you can shake a Nixon Cabinet member at -- and serves each up with verve and wit. (Good Read)Simon and Schuster, First Edition, Stated Second Printing, 1970. Very good, solid, clean. DJ Very Good, fading at spine, some damage at spine, tape removed improperly, some shelf wear. Front flap clipped.

The first work of fiction by a President of the United States -- a sweeping novel of the American South and the War of IndependenceIn his ambitious and deeply rewarding novel, Jimmy Carter brings to life the Revolutionary War as it was fought in the Deep South; it is a saga that will change the way we think about the conflict. He reminds us that much of the fight for independence took place in that region and that it was a struggle of both great and small battles and of terrible brutality, with neighbor turned against neighbor, the Indians' support...Simon & Schuster,2003,Paperback, First Edition, First Printing. Near Mint, clean, vibrant. no soiling. No DJ as issued.

The first work of fiction by a President of the United States -- a sweeping novel of the American South and the War of Independence In his ambitious and deeply rewarding novel, Jimmy Carter brings to life the Revolutionary War as it was fought in the Deep South; it is a saga that will change the way we think about the conflict. He reminds us that much of the fight for independence took place in that region and that it was a struggle of both great and small battles and of terrible brutality, with neighbor turned against neighbor, the Indians' support sought by both sides, and no quarter asked or...Simon & Schuster, First Edition, First Printing, 2003. Full #'s line. Very Good ++, clean and bright. named scribbled over with black magic marker, front end paper. DJ, Near Mint, colors vibrant. Great Gift.

In the Pulitzer prize-winning classic The Killer Angels, Michael Shaara created the finest Civil War novel of our time, an enduring bestseller that has sold more than two million copies. In the bestselling Gods and Generals, Shaara's son, Jeff, brilliantly sustained his father's vision, telling the epic story of the events culminating in the Battle of Gettysburg. Now, Jeff Shaara brings this legendary father-son trilogy to its stunning conclusion in a novel that brings to life the final two years of the Civil War.As The Last Full Measure opens, Gettysburg is past and the war advances to its third brutal year. On the Union side, the gulf between the politicians in Washington and the generals in the field yawns ever wider. Never has the cumbersome Union Army so desperately needed a decisive, hard-nosed leader. It is at this critical moment that Lincoln places Ulysses S. Grant in command--and turns the tide of war.For Robert E. Lee, Gettysburg was an unspeakable disaster--compounded by the shattering… Read More

Chamberlain was a born soldier but he planned to be a missionary. A graduate of Bangor Theological Seminary, he was an instructor at Bowdoin College when the Civil War broke out & he discovered his true vocation. His military career was one of exceptional gallantry. He was an officer always in the thick of battle. Fourteen horses were shot under him & finally he was terribly wounded, yet recovered to fight in the closing campaign of the war. He was designated to receive the surrender of the Confederate infantry after the Appomattox meeting of Grant & Lee & he played the role with magnanimity. Chamberlain's peacetime career was no less notable. Four times he was elected Governor of the State of Maine & later became president of Bowdoin College. In 1880 Chamberlain, unarmed & alone, faced down a mob that threatened to kill him. With magnificent courage, he said: "I am here to see that the laws of this state are put into effect...If anybody wants to kill me for it, here I am." Willard Wallace has told… Read More

Autobiography of Booker T. Washington, a man who was born into slavery, but overcame hardships through hard work and diligence. At 25, he became the first principle of Tuskagee college, founded to teach newly freed slaves the skills to gain employment. In this position he rose to become a nationally known figure, and advocate for American freedmen. His story provides great insight into the condition of the former slaves of the south in the years following the civil war. INTRODUCTION by Booker T. Washington The III, he is the grandson of Booker T. Washington and has made a thorough study of his...The Heritage Press, New York, 1970. With SANDGLASS. Mint Condition, clean, bright, tight, no pulling away of spine. Slipcase Very Good, slight bumping at top. 15 Beautiful, full page Illustrations by Denver Gillen, Binding is Brown Linen over boards, Binding Brown Linen, front cover is recessed in order to set off the illustration, and stamped a brown leaf panel on the shelfback to provide a smooth… Read More