New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1991. First Edition(so Stated) . Hardcover. New/New. Signed by the author, Alvin M. Josephy, Jr., on the title page, underneath his printed name in blue pen; not personalized to anyone. Volume cover has white and dark red colors with gilt lettering on the spine and front cover. Outer edges of the pages are deckled. 448 pages, including an index and a bibliography. Dust jacket is protected in an archival quality cover. This little known side of the Civil War is detailed here, set in the space of the West, and peopled with some of the most vivid characters of that time. The last Confederate General to surrender, two months after Appomattox, was in Indian Territory out West. This work is a treasure chest of information on a little known aspect of the War Between the States. Clean, fresh, tight and bright. A BRAND SPANKIN' NEW, AUTHOR SIGNED, copy; available for immediate shipment, carefully packed in a sturdy box!

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Bookseller: James Lasseter, Jr. (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 0011507
Title: The Civil War in the American West
Author: Josephy, Alvin M., Jr
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: New
Jacket Condition: New
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition(so Stated)
ISBN 10: 0394564820
ISBN 13: 9780394564821
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1991
Keywords: West -United States-History-Civil War, 1861-1865. The Civil War in the American West. Josephy, Alvin M., Jr.

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