The Civil War: A Narrative — Complete Three-Volume Set

THE CIVIL WAR: A NARRATIVE — COMPLETE THREE-VOLUME HARDCOVER SET Shelby Foote. New York: Random House, 1958, 1963, 1974. Three volumes, complete. Later printings. Hardcovers in illustrated dust jackets. Complete three-volume set of Shelby Foote's monumental history of the American Civil War, comprising: Fort Sumter to Perryville (1958) Fredericksburg to Meridian (1963) Red River to Appomattox (1974) A landmark achievement in American historical writing, Foote's The Civil War: A Narrative recounts the conflict from its opening at Fort Sumter through the surrender at Appomattox. Combining extensive historical research with the narrative techniques of a novelist, Foote presents military campaigns, political developments, commanding personalities, and the experiences of a divided nation in a continuous, compelling account. CONDITION: Very Good+ hardcovers in Very Good dust jackets. Attractive matching gray cloth bindings with blue-and-gold spine labels. Bindings appear sound, with generally well-preserved boards and spine decoration. Dust jackets show modest age-related wear, including minor rubbing, edge wear, and some toning. Interior pages examined appear clean and well preserved. See photographs for individual volume condition. MAPS AND ILLUSTRATIONS: The set includes the publisher's historical maps, including color foldout maps visible in the accompanying photographs. These maps are particularly appealing features of this edition and enhance its usefulness for readers and Civil War researchers. COLLECTING INTEREST: A handsome, matching, jacketed hardcover set of one of the most celebrated narrative histories of the American Civil War. Particularly suitable for Civil War enthusiasts, American history collectors, researchers, and readers seeking the complete work in its traditional three-volume format. OFFERED AS A COMPLETE THREE-VOLUME SET. All three volumes will be shipped together, carefully packed to protect the books, dust jackets, and maps.…