An American Seafarer in the Age of Sail ; The Erotic Diaries of Philip C. Van Buskirk, 1851-1870 The Erotic Diaries of Philip C. Van Buskirk, 1851-1870 by Burg, Barry Richard - 1994

Yale University Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 9780300056372 . First Edition/First Printing. Hardcover in white boards in Fine unmarked in Fine jacket with Protective cover. " Philip C. Van Buskirk enlisted in the US Marines in 1846 at the age of 12, and from 1851 he recorded his experiences and thoughts in a diary. The author of this book draws on the diaries of Van Buskirk to paint a picture of life in 19th-century America. " ; 9.55 X 6.50 X 0.90 inches; 238 pp pages .