The Story of the Soldier

Published by D. Appleton and Company, New York, 1900

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FIRST EDITION in decorated brown cloth, missing dust jacket, illustrated by R.F. Zogbaum, frontis. illustration + 5 additional plates (listed), index, 390[7]pp. Luther #146. O'Keefe#862. Very Good with bumping at head/tail and some fraying at the head; in mylar protection. Forsyth led fifty scouts at the Beecher Island fight Sep 16-25, 1868, and later commanded the 4th Cavalry, and in this book, covers those topics, as well as the 1868 Washita battle, the Great Sioux War of 1876-77, and the 1877 Nez Perce Campaign. The author writes in support of Custer, believing he did not disobey Gen. Terry's orders on the Little Big Horn campaign. Important Luther High Spot in very nice collectible condition for this book.

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Title
The Story of the Soldier
Author
Forsyth, Brig. Gen. George A.
Publisher
D. Appleton and Company, New York
Publication year
1900
Condition
Very Good
Dust jacket
Dust Jacket Included
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
First Edition.
Printing
1st printing

North Slope Books

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A lifelong collector, I am selling some of my inventory to make room for my own new purchases. My collecting interests includes a wide variety of subjects, with emphasis in the American West (both non-fiction and fiction), Custer, natural history, Pennsylvania history, antiques, exploration, horticulture and 20th/21st century first editions. New listings regularly. Please contact with any questions on listings or interests you have.

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