Memoirs of Lieut.-General Scott, LL.D. SCOTT, Winfield [Near Fine] [Hardcover]

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1864 Winfield Scott 1ed Seminole WAR Battle of Niagara Black Hawk INDIANS 2v SET “Peace won by compromise is usually a short-lived achievement.” – Winfield Scott General Winfield Scott was an American army general known for his commands during the War of 1812, various Indians wars, and of course the Civil War. It was his war memoirs that helped establish lasting heroism with his name – memoirs that were published during the Civil War. This 1864 printing of his autobiography covers some of his most important pre-Civil War military moments: • Battle of Niagara, his investments in American forts • Insight into his battle tactics • Florida, Seminole War • Black Hawk War / Creek War / Chippewa War • Capture of Vera Cruz and castle at San Juan de Ulloa • Letters and correspondence concerning slavery Item number: #27024 Price: $499 SCOTT, Winfield Memoirs of Lieut.-General Scott, LL.D. New York: Sheldon & Co., 1864. First edition. Details: • Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 volumes o Vol. I – xxii, 330, [6] o Vol. II – [4], 331-653, [1], 8 o Engraved frontispiece in each volume • References: Sabin 78418; Graff 3716; Howes S 242 • Provenance: Handwritten – Sam. S. Thomson, 1864 • Language: English • Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure o Brown cloth • Size: ~7.75in X 5.5in (19.5cm x 13.5cm) Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 27024 Photos available upon request.