1890 1ed Life of Jefferson Davis CSA President Civil War Lincoln Assassination



“I worked night and day for twelve years to prevent the war, but I could not. The North was mad and blind, would not let us govern ourselves, and so the war came.”

– Jefferson Davis



This 1890 first edition account of the life of Jefferson Davis was published quickly following the Confederate President’s death in December of 1889. This book covers all of the important military endeavors of Davis from the War in Mexico, Battle of Buena Vista, his appointment in the U.S. Senate, and his election as president of the Confederate States of America. This book also includes important sections on the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln and the emancipation of southern slaves.



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Price: $499



DANIEL, John



Life and Reminiscences of Jefferson Davis. By distinguished men of his time. Introductory by hon. John W. Daniel, ... Illustrated



Baltimore : R.H. Woodward, 1890. First edition.



Details:

Collation: Complete with all pages

[xviii], 490

Illustrated throughout with 17 full-page engravings of portraits, city views, and historical scenes.

Language: English

Binding: Cloth hardcover; tight and secure

Size: ~9in X 6in (22.5cm x 15cm)



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