A Frenchman in Lincoln's America; Huit Mois en Amerique: Lettres et Notes de Voyage, 1864-1865 (2 Vols)

1974-1975. (Hardcover set) Very good, no dust jackets. 532, 634pp. Two volumes in navy blue cloth with gilt cover device and gilt lettering to the spine. Top edges gilt, frontispiece, maps, illustrations, notes, index. Volume two is lightly worn at the top and bottom of the spine and on the front cover. "M. Duvergier de Hauranne's objective and unconstrained narrative presents a candid view of the land, its people, and its political thought. Even as he was crossing the Atlantic, the author talked with proponents of both Union and Confederate philosophies. As he continued his journey, he held other discussions with political and social leaders as well as ordinary citizens" - from the Publishers' Preface. Time Period 1864-65 & 19th Century. Translated and edited by Ralph H. Bowen. Introduction and notes by Ralph H. Bowen & Albert Krebs. (History--United States, History--United States, Letters, Travel Writing).