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Lamson of the Gettysburg: The Civil War Letters of Lieutenant Roswell H. Lamson, U.S. Navy
by Lamson, Roswell Hawks, and McPherson, Patricia R (Edited by), and McPherson, James M (Edited by)
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine in fine dust jacket. Slightest shelf wear.
- ISBN 10
- 0195116984
- ISBN 13
- 9780195116984
- Seller
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Newport, New Hampshire, United States
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About This Item
Oxford University Press, USA, 1997. First edition. 1st printing.. Hard cover. Fine in fine dust jacket. Slightest shelf wear.. 1 Cloth and paper over boards. 272 p. 6.5x9.5in. Audience: General/trade. Union officer Lt. Roswell Lamson, Annapolis 1862 (2nd in class, taking final exam while at sea during Civil War), became Captain in 1864 of the USS Gettysburg. He was considered one of the boldest and most skillful young officers. The McPherson co-editors were impressed by the high quality of Lamson's "richness of description, scope of coverage, or keenness of perception and analysis." His letters were sent home to Oregon, to his cousin and fiancee Catherine "Kate" Buckingham, and to his cousin Flora Lamson, as well as selected letters he received.
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- Hedgehog's Whimsey Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- Alibris.84050004133
- Title
- Lamson of the Gettysburg: The Civil War Letters of Lieutenant Roswell H. Lamson, U.S. Navy
- Author
- Lamson, Roswell Hawks, and McPherson, Patricia R (Edited by), and McPherson, James M (Edited by)
- Format/Binding
- Hard cover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine in fine dust jacket. Slightest shelf wear.
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition. 1st printing.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0195116984
- ISBN 13
- 9780195116984
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, USA
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1997
- Keywords
- Annapolis alumnus
- Bookseller catalogs
- US History & American Studies;
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About the Seller
Hedgehog's Whimsey Books
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About Hedgehog's Whimsey Books
Hedgehog's Whimsey Books was born in a random moment when I decided to become a used books seller. Beginning in 2001, I apprenticed myself with a longtime pro in the next town, hoping to learn her secrets. She encouraged my free help but was wary of sharing all those secrets. Nonetheless, she turned me loose when she felt I would not embarrass her; she was impressed, finding I actually knew something about books and authors and styles. I am still learning, and I am having a good time with the random avalanches of books to be recycled into good homes, one by one. Inventory has mounted: my mother downsized her 7,000-plus library, and we (my Geezer and I) went to library book sales, yard emporiums on weekends, estate dispersals, and added the books my kids left behind, wanting to stock their own shelves anew. Some folks simply tooled down our dirt road and left boxes on our porch. Myself? Well, I am also a photographer, journalist, curious stuff collector, avid reader, writer, editor, small-time publisher, and online pontificator. At Hedgehog Enterprises, I do "Words & Pictures by & for Folks with Prickly Backs, Soft Bellies, & Small Brains", established in 1991. Since I have the smallest brain (by unpopular vote), I am the Head Hedgehog. Do I specialize in particular genres? I thought I did, but my barn has lots of Geezer-built shelves, and we have many interests, so topics vary, as do book conditions and editions. I try to describe such, and sometimes have too much fun as I poke along. There is no charge for the therapy of browsing, folks, so find my sites and stay awhile. If a purchase results, know that the tax collector in Newport, New Hampshire, may get a pleasant surprise. Or, I may buy a few more apple cider donuts or sweet potatoes. No pressure. Hedgehogs do have yearnings. If you should visit by chance or by appointment, enjoy our old New Hampshire farmhouse location alongside the Sugar River and its companion recreation Rail Trail, nearby two historic railroad covered bridges just off Chandlers Mill Road. Feel welcome. -- Lucy G Wells, proprietor.
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