A Narrative of the Campaign of the British Army in Spain, Commanded by His Excellency Lieut.-General Sir John Moore, K.B. &c. &c. &c. Authenticated by Official Papers and Original Letters

Published by Printed for Joseph Johnson, London, 1809

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The fifth edition of this important account concerning Moore's campaign in Spain during the Peninsular War, with folding maps. The fifth edition of this work.Bound in half calf, with marbled boards.Illustrated with a portrait frontispiece, one additional plate and two folding maps. Collated, complete.A compelling military account of Sir John Moore and his commanding of the British Army's campaign in Spain during the Peninsular War. With papers and letters detailing Moore's leadership in the Battle of Corunna, the last battle that the officer fought in and where he was fatally wounded by a cannon shot.Moore was hence also known as Moore of Corunna.This work was compiled by Sir John Moore's brother, James Moore. Comprising a collection of letters between Moore and other individuals such as Lord Bentinck, Sir David Baird, Sir John Moore and others. Bound in half calf, with marbled boards. Externally, joints are cracked, but remain firm. Rubbing to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with the occasional spots. Good.

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Title
A Narrative of the Campaign of the British Army in Spain, Commanded by His Excellency Lieut.-General Sir John Moore, K.B. &c. &c. &c. Authenticated by Official Papers and Original Letters
Author
James Moore
Publisher
Printed for Joseph Johnson, London
Publication year
1809
Condition
Good
Book Type
book
Binding
Leather
Illustrator
Not Stated
Item weight
1.5 kilograms
Dimensions
11" by 8.5"

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