McClellan's Own Story. The War for the Union.
by [Civil War Memoir] McClellan, George B
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
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- Seller
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Langley, Washington, United States
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About This Item
New York:: Charles L. Webster & Company,, 1887.. First Printing of the First US Edition. A Fine bright copy (previous owner name on flyleaf) in green cloth binding with the Army of the Potomac Society emblem in gilt and red on the front board. General George Brinton McClellan is one of the most controversial figures of the American Civil War. He was beloved by the soldiers of the Army of the Potomac, insubordinate to his commander in chief, a master at preparing for war but cautious about engaging, Criticized throughout the remainder of his life, he never publicly defended his actions as commander of the Union army. Here, however, his posthumously-published memoir provides his answers to the critics.Using a combination of military documents, his own field records, and letters to his beloved wife Nelly, McClellan does not attempt a full autobiography but instead focuses on his short time as general in chief of the army.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Gregor Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 26797
- Title
- McClellan's Own Story. The War for the Union.
- Author
- [Civil War Memoir] McClellan, George B
- Book Condition
- Used
- Edition
- First Printing of the First US Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Charles L. Webster & Company,
- Place of Publication
- New York:
- Date Published
- 1887.
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Civil War
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Gregor Rare Books
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About the Seller
Gregor Rare Books
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Langley, Washington
About Gregor Rare Books
Gregor Rare Books is an open shop in the beautiful waterfront village of Langley, WA on Whidbey Island. We offer a fine selection of Distinctive Literature in the First Edition. Our shop hours are Wednesday through Sunday 10 am to 5 pm pst.
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