1867 Civil War Book, The Blue Coats (Hardcover) Jones Brothers Presumed 1st Ed

1867 Civil War Book, The Blue Coats (Hardcover) Jones Brothers Presumed 1st Edition. This is an extremely rare book, The Blue Coats and How They Lived, Fought, and Died for the Union With Scenes and Incidents in the Great Rebellion... By Captain John Truesdale, Jones Brothers & Co. Illustrated with over 100 fabulous portraits and engravings. Double frontis engraving of Grant and Sherman. Good condition with faults as indicated. This is a wonderfully written book for both the researcher and the fan who wants to understand the real story of the Civil War soldier.

510 pages of details that puts the reader right there on the battlefield. As the forward explains, the book "Includes narratives of personal adventure, thrilling incidents, daring exploits, heroic deeds, wonderful escapes, life in the camp, field and hospital, adventures of spies and scouts, together with the songs, ballads, anecdotes and humorous incidents of the war".

This book is in poor condition. The illustrated pages seem to be in better shape with few to no foxing marks. This is a pre owned item which has various cosmetic blemishes, including signs of wear, dust, markings, tears, folds, tears, and imperfections due to its previous use, age, movement, and storage. It should also be noted that color may vary from photos due to camera flash or/and computer monitor color variations. If condition concerns you, please review the images closely before purchasing, zooming in as necessary, as they should be considered part of the description.

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