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1821 George R Gleig "A Narrative of the Campaigns of the British Army at Washington and New Orleans

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1821 George R Gleig "A Narrative of the Campaigns of the British Army at Washington and New Orleans

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Description

Under Generals Ross, Pakenham and Lambert in the years 1814 and 1815 with some account of the countries visited

Condition

Good condition for age, spine is taped and information is written in pen, wear to corners

Dimensions

8.75 x 5.5 x 1 in

Weight

1.25 lb

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1821 George R Gleig "A Narrative of the Campaigns of the British Army at Washington and New Orleans

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