MILITARY ESSAYS AND RECOLLECTIONS; Papers Read Before the Commandery of the State of Illinois, Military Order of the Loyal Legion (MOLLUS) of the United States, Vols 1-3 (Illinois Regimental History)

Illinois Commandery MOLLUS

Published by A. C. McClurg and Company, Chicago, 1891

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BOOK DESCRIPTIONS: VOLUME I-3 only: V.1) 548 pgs, frontis portrait (Sheridan), index, maps: V.2) 555 pgs, frontis portrait (Hancock), maps; V.3) 495 pgs, index, frontis portrait Chas.Wilder Davis. CONDITION DESCRIPTION: Light soiling with wear to spine ends, vol. 3 spine end chipped, light rubbing to corners. Interior hinges tight, else is clean. Inked name of contemporary owner, vol. 1. CONTENTS DESCRIPTION: Volume 1 includes 24 papers. Volume 2 includes 24 papers. Volume 3 includes 28 papers. These MOLLUS Papers are valuable personal accounts and narratives delivered by the active participants of the Illinois Commandery and others; both common soldiers and high-ranking officers. Numerous Dornbush references included in the individual papers. First three volumes in the series. REFERENCE: Nevins I pg 131: On the state published MOLLUS Papers: "The more active of the various state commanders of this organization published volumes containing personal reminiscences of life in camp, battle and prison. The account vary widely in accuracy and quality; generally speaking however, these volumes can, and with considerable digging, yield useful nuggests.". Seller Inventory # 1222007

Bibliographic Details

Title: MILITARY ESSAYS AND RECOLLECTIONS; Papers ...

Publisher: A. C. McClurg and Company, Chicago

Publication Date: 1891

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition