THE WARS OF THE GULLS; An Historical Romance In Three Chapters.

Hale,Nathan, Bigelow,Jacob

Published by The Dramatic Repository, New York, 1890

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orig. paper over boards with title repeated on front cover, printed on deckle-edged, hand made paper, laid-in is an additional printing of title page with a 24 line statement from the publisher Charles L. Woodward, covers have darkened and show light soil, small area of loss at lower corner of upper and lower cover, T.P.L. 888 Wright; American fiction Vol 1,312. A satire published soon after Brigadier-General William Hull's abortive campaign of 1812. In the pamphlet "the Gulls," President Madison and his friends,having decidedthat Upper Canada could be captured by proclamation alone, dispatch "Hull-gull," enjoining him in the event of failure to "call for advice upon their trusty ci-devant cabinateer Barnabas Bidwell, ( American born, author,teacher, and politician) and other confidential friends of the great Mo-gull (Madison) resident in that country." Size: 8 Vo., 22 Cm. Seller Inventory # 123738

Bibliographic Details

Title: THE WARS OF THE GULLS; An Historical Romance...

Publisher: The Dramatic Repository, New York

Publication Date: 1890

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Edition: Reprint of 1812 Edit., Ltd to 110 Copies