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Lights and Shadows of American History
With sections on the Early Exploration of America, Salem Witchcraft, Lexington and Bunker Hill, The Declaration of Independence, With a chapter on Benedict Arnold and his role in the American Revolution, "Arnold's Treason", as well as "Salem Witchcraft" and "Alexander Selkirk", the tale of a sailor marooned in the South Pacific which may have served as the inspiration for 'Robinson Crusoe and Arnold's Treason among others. (Cabinet Library - American History on spine).
Author: By the author of Peter Parley Tales
Illustrations: Numerous Wood Engravings
Dated: 1852
Publisher: C G Rand & Wm. J. Renolds
Size: 12mo
Binding: Calf
Type: Americana
Provenance: Hill House
Condition Report: Section of top spine absent and section of spine title worn. Else very good tight copy.
With sections on the Early Exploration of America, Salem Witchcraft, Lexington and Bunker Hill, The Declaration of Independence, With a chapter on Benedict Arnold and his role in the American Revolution, "Arnold's Treason", as well as "Salem Witchcraft" and "Alexander Selkirk", the tale of a sailor marooned in the South Pacific which may have served as the inspiration for 'Robinson Crusoe and Arnold's Treason among others. (Cabinet Library - American History on spine).
Author: By the author of Peter Parley Tales
Illustrations: Numerous Wood Engravings
Dated: 1852
Publisher: C G Rand & Wm. J. Renolds
Size: 12mo
Binding: Calf
Type: Americana
Provenance: Hill House
Condition Report: Section of top spine absent and section of spine title worn. Else very good tight copy.
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