The Reminiscences and Recollections of Captain Gronow
Language: English
Published by R.S. Surtees Society, 1984
- Hardcover
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Seller: Black Paw Books, Marshfield Hills, MA, U.S.A.Black Paw Books
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Captain Gronow, served as an officer in the First Guards, and here provides a firsthand account of his experiences in the military, high society, and various social circles from 1810 to 1860. His writings offer a unique perspective on camp life, court intrigue, fashionable clubs, and society gatherings during the Napoleon Wars. Quarto, 351 pp. w/ 17 color plates. Brown cloth with armorial stamp on upper board. From private collection. Spine slant evident. Cloth shows some light wear and soling, including small faint stain to upper board. Text and plates remain clean and unmarked.
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- Title
- The Reminiscences and Recollections of Captain Gronow
- Author
- Gronow, R. H. [Rees Howell]
- Publisher
- R.S. Surtees Society
- Publication year
- 1984
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0950769770
- ISBN 13
- 9780950769776
- Seller catalogs
- British History and Politics
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