Incidents Among Shot and Shell. The Only Authentic Work Extant Giving the Many Tragic and Touching Incidents That Came Under the Notice of the United States Christian Commission During the Long Yeras of the Civil War.

Published by Hubbard Brothers, Philadelphia, 1888

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Philadelphia: Hubbard Brothers, 1888. An interesting and important source for the work of the Christian Commission, which provided both religious support and social services to the Union troops. Edward Parmalee Smith (1827-1876) was Field Secretary to the Commission. Somewhat scarce - only six institutional copies held. Originally published in 1868, this is a Very Good copy of the First Edition done by Hubbard. 512 pages, indexed. Clean and supple text. A nice example of Victorian decorative binding, gray cloth with embossing in black and gold. Small tear to FFEP, and the upper part of the spine has been rubbed to rob it of some of its color. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. First Edition Thus. Decorative Cloth. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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Title
Incidents Among Shot and Shell. The Only Authentic Work Extant Giving the Many Tragic and Touching Incidents That Came Under the Notice of the United States Christian Commission During the Long Yeras of the Civil War.
Author
Smith, Reverend Edward P.
Publisher
Hubbard Brothers, Philadelphia
Publication year
1888
Condition
Very Good
Dust jacket
No Jacket
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
First Edition Thus.
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Quercus Rare Books has been an online resource for readers and collectors since 1999. We seek to provide noteworthy books in the First Edition. Our main focus is Modern Literature, in particular the great Irish writers of the early 20th Century. We also specialize in Irish History and the Politics of Ireland's liberation. Other areas of interest are American History and significant works of the 18th-and 19th-century. Quercus is a Member of IOBA - the Independent Online Booksellers Association.

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