Scouting for Washington: A Story of the Days of Sumter and Tarleton
True, John Preston
Published by Little, Brown, and Company, Boston, 1900
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Offering this antique juvenile historical novel, " Scouting for Washington: A Story of the Days of Sumter and Tarleton ," by John Preston True. Illustrations in b/w (6 plates) by Clyde O. De Land. Boston: Little, Brown, and Company, 1900, 1st edition. Additional two-sided plate advertisement in the back of additional titles by the author. Decorative hardcover with gilt stamping and design, front cover picture includes color of picture of Washington and a scout. Overall condition is Very Good. Cover is clean and crisp with minimal wear. Mild age toning to page edges. Interior is clean, bright and unmarked. A very nice, solid copy! This is a novel for young readers set during the Revolutionary War in the United States. It follows the adventures of espionage of young characters who act as scouts for General George Washington. Seller Inventory # 103169
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Title: Scouting for Washington: A Story of the Days...
Publisher: Little, Brown, and Company, Boston
Publication Date: 1900
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Clyde O. De Land
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 1st Edition
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Scouting for Washington; a story of the days of Sumter and Tarleton 1900 [LeatherBound]
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Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, India
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Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 352. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1900 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 352. Seller Inventory # LB100154947000
SCOUTING FOR WASHINGTON: A Story of the Days of Sumter and Tarleton
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Little, Brown & Co., Boston, 1902
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Seller: Russ States, Oil City, PA, U.S.A.
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Cloth. Condition: Very Good -. No Jacket. Clyde O. De Land (illustrator). 1902, 311pp, illus., floral design to cover, corners slightly bumped, some soiling & shelfwear to cover, light foxing to eps, inner hisges starting, a couple pgs w/ turned corners, no dj, contents clean & unmarked. Seller Inventory # 22-0742
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Scouting For Washington | A Story Of The Days Of Sumter And Tarleton
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Kessinger Publishing, LLC, 2007
ISBN 10: 1432598597
ISBN 13: 9781432598594
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. De Land, Clyde O (illustrator). Scouting For Washington | A Story Of The Days Of Sumter And Tarleton | John Preston True | Taschenbuch | Kartoniert / Broschiert | Englisch | 2007 | Kessinger Publishing, LLC | EAN 9781432598594 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand. Seller Inventory # 118805672
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Scouting For Washington: A Story Of The Days Of Sumter And Tarleton
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Literary Licensing, LLC, 2014
ISBN 10: 1498035787
ISBN 13: 9781498035781
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Paperback / softback. Condition: New. De Land, Clyde O (illustrator). This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days. Seller Inventory # C9781498035781
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Scouting For Washington : A Story Of The Days Of Sumter And Tarleton
Published by
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ISBN 10: 1432598597
ISBN 13: 9781432598594
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Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germany
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. De Land, Clyde O (illustrator). nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - ''Scouting For Washington: A Story Of The Days Of Sumter And Tarleton'' by John Preston True is a historical fiction novel set during the American Revolution. The story follows the adventures of a young scout named Harry Kenton, who joins the American army and becomes a trusted aide to General George Washington. Along the way, he encounters many dangers and battles, including the notorious British commanders Banastre Tarleton and Francis Marion (known as the ''Swamp Fox''). As Harry navigates the treacherous terrain of the war, he also struggles with personal conflicts and romantic entanglements. The novel provides a vivid and exciting portrayal of the Revolutionary War, with a focus on the tactics and strategies employed by both sides. It also offers a glimpse into the daily lives of soldiers and civilians during this tumultuous time in American history. Overall, ''Scouting For Washington'' is a thrilling and informative read for anyone interested in the American Revolution and the people who fought for independence.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work. Seller Inventory # 9781432598594