- FIRST EDITION (just the '1891' date present on title page with NO other dates or printings mentioned)- This is NOT an ex-library book and it is NOT a reprint edition- BINDING is ORIGINAL red cloth spine (quarterbound) and dark blue hardcover with titles and decorations in gold on cover (ALL GOLD still with luster and legible); binding and text are very neat, clean, bright and solid, VG with NO extraneous writing or bookplates. Just light wear to extremities, bumping to corners, and light handling soil to covers. Overall, a very nice, SOLID COLLECTOR COPY of an UNCOMMON SHORT HISTORY and TRIBUTE to the EARLY SOLDIER and the beginnings of PATRIOTISM. From the text: 'The BEGINNINGS of a CITIZEN SOLDIERY were seen in the CLASSICAL AGES of ANTIQUITY.The CITIZENS of GREECE rose in TIMES of the PERSIAN INVASION and dealt upon the FOE the VENGEANCE which only roused-up PATRIOTS.What the CITIZEN converted into the SOLDIER for the sake of NATIVE LAND is able to do by HIS VALOR was DEMONSTRATED for ALL AGES.In MODERN TIMES we have seen the FULLER and MORE GLORIOUS emergence of a CITIZEN SOLDIERY.Our FATHERS were PIONEERS, not only of the GREAT REPUBLICAN EXPERIMENT in GOVERNMENT, but of many other things.Among these other things the PRINCIPLE of PATRIOTIC SELF-DEFENCE by means of the PEOPLE themselves.' 78 pages complete with B&W ENGRAVED frontispiece. This VOLUME is presented to JOHN OAKES by HENRY W. KNIGHT, who served in COMPANY B, SEVENTH REGIMENT MAINE VOLUNTEERS, in the WAR for the SUPPRESSION of the REBELLION. Overall, a very nice, SOLID COLLECTOR COPY. Seller Inventory # BK1221196

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Title: THE CITIZEN SOLDIER: HIS PART IN WAR AND ...

Publication Date: 1891

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition

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Located in western Maine one hour north of Portland in the Oxford Hills and Lakes Region, THE MAINE BOOKHOUSE, formerly 'Shoestring Books,' was established as a family-owned and operated 'brick & mortar' bookstore in 2002... With over 14,000 TITLES IN STOCK and ready to ship anywhere in the world, we now offer a large, diverse, and eclectic selection of quality, new & gently read books including collectible children's, first editions, signed books, classic literature, best-selling fiction, the uncommon and more... Curious minds will find every imaginable subject in paperback and hardcover at affordable prices starting at just $1... THE MAINE BOOKHOUSE is a destination unto itself... We buy, sell and trade the best books everyday, around the world. We also offer free quotes, free appraisals and free shipping in the Continental US. WE ARE NOT YOUR AVERAGE BOOKSTORE! Thank you very much for your interest in THE MAINE BOOKHOUSE... We look forward to serving all of your book needs!

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