The Life, Adventures, and Opinions of Col. George Hanger, Two (2) Volume Set

Published by Printed for J. Debrett, London, 1801

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Interesting account of 18th-century British politics and society, and the American Revolution, by this flamboyant Englishman. Of particular interest is Hanger's account of his experiences in the American Revolution where he served as an officer with the Hessian Yaegers and British Legion. He was acquainted with some of the major British commanders in the war: Henry Clinton, Charles Cornwallis, Guy Carleton, and Banastre Tarleton--with whom he served in the southern campaigns. Hanger recounts his role in covert operations and the difficulties of campaigning in the South. He also provides descriptions of Cherokee Indians, the lower classes of southerners he calls "crackers", and American society. Contemporary three-quarter morocco with gilt titles and elaborate decoration on spines; tan and black marble paper-covered boards. Green endpapers. Moderately edgeworn and rubbed with bumping to corners. Approximately 1" chip at head of spine of volume two. Bindings firm. Early bookplates inside front boards of each volume. Contents largely very good with occasional light to moderate foxing and offsetting. Black and white illustration present on page two of volume one. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.…

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Title
The Life, Adventures, and Opinions of Col. George Hanger, Two (2) Volume Set
Author
Hanger, George (4th Baron Coleraine); Combe, William
Publisher
Printed for J. Debrett, London
Publication year
1801
Condition
Near Very Good
Dust jacket
No jackets as issued.
Binding
Hard Covers
Edition
First Edition, Howes H-158.
Dimensions
8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall

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We have moved from our prior address in Philadelphia a short distance to Montgomery County and are open by appointment. While we offer a range of general titles and history works, we specialize in 18th and 19th century military history in Europe and America.

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