Battle-fields of the South from Bull Run to Fredericksburg with Sketches of Confederate Commanders, and Gossip of the Camps (1st English Edition 1863 in two volumes, Presentation copies both signed by Author)

An English Combatant (Lieutenant on the Field Staff)

Published by Smith, Elder and Co, London, 1863

About this Item

Hardbacks, two volume set. 1st English Editions, London, 1863, Smith, Elder and Co. Important and unusual autobiographical account of an Englishman, Lieutenant of Artillery on the Field Staff (Southern Army) with a very detailed account of his experiences through many of the key American Civil War battles, ie Bull Run, Leesburg, Millsprings, Shenandoah Valley, Willamsburg, Vhickahominy, Cross Keys, Richmond, Manassas, Antietam, etc. The author's comments are often controversial but are very interesting in that they reflect the attitudes of the time from the southern point of view. Volume 1 339pp., folding plans, Volume II, 399pp., folding plans. Both volumes in original maroon cloth, gilt, some modest uneven fading and a few blemishes, else remarkably well preserved. Particularly significant is a signed presentation inscription at the top of the title page in both volumes to a Mrs M. Lockhart "With the very best wishes of her humble Lieut the author Thos E. Caffrey" (Note the signature is not entirely clear.) Possibly unique signed example of the two volume London Edition providing a source reference on the Southern experience of war. Ships from UK.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Battle-fields of the South from Bull Run to Fredericksburg with Sketches of Confederate Commanders, and Gossip of the Camps (1st English Edition 1863 in two volumes, Presentation copies both signed by Author)
• Publisher: Smith, Elder and Co, London
• Publication Date: 1863
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good -
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)