THE RETREAT FROM PULASKI TO NASHVILLE, TENN; Battle of Franklin, Tennessee, November 30th, 1864 (Presentation from author)

Scofield, Levi T.

Published by Press of the Caxton Co., Cleveland, Ohio., 1909

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BOOK DESCRIPTION: 8vo, 67 pgs, With Maps, Sketches, Portraits and Photographic Views. Decorative embossed blue cloth with gilt decoration of the Army of the Ohio on cover, gilt tile on spine, top edge gilt. Dated presentation from author on blank preliminary page. CONDITION DESCRIPTION: Light rubbing to corners and spine ends; covers a bit soiled, gilt bright. Interior is clean and tight. With clear, mylar wrapper. CONTENTS DESCRIPTION: Author was late Captain, and Engineer Officer 23rd Army Corps. In 1861, at the age of 19, Scofield briefly joined Battery D of the 1st Ohio Light Artillery under the command of Colonel James Barnett, mustering out only a month later. In July 1862 he was commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant of the 103rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry, eventually attaining the rank of captain in 1864. During his service, he served largely as an engineer on the staff of Jacob Dolson Cox. Scofield published this book in 1909 detailing his experiences during The Battle of Franklin. This is a very attractive and scarce volume, not often offered for sale; here with a presentation from the author. REFERENCES: DORN Ohio 386; Ryan 780; "This volume is based on the preceding (MOLLUS) paper but is greatly elaborated and the subject is treated much more in detail. The military maps and portraits add to its value. It is an important and interesting contribution to civil war history by an active participant in the movements described". NEVINS I pg. 42: "A short, popular narrative of the 1865 Franklin campaign; profusely illustrated with photographs and maps". Seller Inventory # 1223025

Bibliographic Details

Title: THE RETREAT FROM PULASKI TO NASHVILLE, TENN;...

Publisher: Press of the Caxton Co., Cleveland, Ohio.

Publication Date: 1909

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition