Alexander K Mcclure Editor (5 results)

large, thick grey & blue ½ faux leather "leatherette" cloth hardbound 8vo. ~ 8º (octavo). dustwrapper in protective plastic book jacket cover. fine cond. binding square & tight. covers clean. edges clean. contents free of all markings. dustwrapper in fine cond. not worn or torn or price clipped (no price listed). nice clean copy. no library markings, store stamps, stickers, bookplates, no names, inking , underlining, remainder markings etc ~ first printing (nap) of this reprint edition. 839p. vintage b&w illustrations. index. american history. journalism. biography. memoirs. american civil war. ~ The "Annals of the War" series was the creation of Alexander K. McClure, Philadelphia newspaperman and Republican politician who had been a staunch supporter of Lincoln and the war effort. Appalled by the overly~partisan and "heedlessly imperfect" histories of the war published thus far, McClure determined to gather accounts from both Northern and Southern participants in order that future historians would have primary material with which to work. In 1877, McClure launched the Philadelphia Weekly Times, an eight~page Saturday edition with subscriptions built around contributions from Union and Confederate veterans. This series, one of the earliest post~war collections, was highly successful. Two years after the series began, McClure selected 56 of the best articles and published the 800~page Annals of the War. This series spanned the entire spectrum of the Civil War. Readers will find several important Gettysburg~related articles, especially those by Confederates trying to assess why Lee lost the battle. Subordinates of Stonewall Jackson recalled the great Southern chieftain. Other officers wrote about their relations with General Ulysses S. Grant. There are several great battle accounts, among them Shiloh, Beverly Ford, Charleston, Cedar Creek, and Atlanta. Civilians also contributed their reminiscences. Judge Robert Ould commented on prisoner exchanges, while Gideon Welles wrote about the USS Monitor. Other accounts deal with the Old Capitol Prison, life in Vicksburg during the siege, and the capture of Jefferson Davis in May 1865. Taken together, the Annals of the War provide a fascinating firsthand glimpse of our nation's Civil War.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good/NO DUSTJACKET. Chicago, IL: John C. Winston Company. Good/NO DUSTJACKET. ca 1920. . Hardcover. 8vo., 416 pp., cover edges rubbed, writing on front endpapers . Black & White Illustrations (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. No Dust Jacket. 416 pp. Original blue covers w/ title in gilt. Spine sunned. Illust. w/ b/w drawings. Contents nice.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. None. In Mylar jacket. New material not in the rare 1879 edition. 800+-page index. Out of print. Binding is cloth.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1902. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Vol: - , Pages: - 402, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 402 402.…