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Biographies of Revolutionary War officers, 1831

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Biographies of Revolutionary War officers, 1831

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Fascinating biographies of fifty-six key officers who took place in the war that established America. Revised edition of the classic 1829 work rebound in leather with original spine remnants laid on. “American Military Biography; containing the Lives and Characters of the Officers of the Revolution who were Most Distinguished in Achieving our National Independence. Also, the Life of Gilbert Mother La Fayette.” Published 1831 for B. Crosby. Printed at The Chronicle Office in Cincinnati. Some rubbing to extremities which doesn’t detract from this lovely, solid book. All illustrations intact. General foxing throughout. 5.75 x 8.75. 615 pp. plus Index page.

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