Friends Though Divided; a Tale of the Civil War

332 pages with 11 pages of ads for other books by the author. 26 chapters. Headings include; the Eve of the war; For the king; A narrow escape; A stubborn defense; Montrose; Escape from prision A riot in the city; The execution of King Charles; The siege of Drogheds; Slaves in the Bermadas; A sea flight; With the Scotch army; The path across the Morass; The Battle of Worcester; Across the sea; A pilot overheard; and Rest at last, etc. Pages foxed; in fragile condition; No date in book,but cir 1800,s. Many page edges worn; First few pages excised from book; Title page and b/w line drawing on frontispiece; and preface by author, and contents page very fragile. Page bindings partically excised from outer spine., Previous school name stamped on front inside cover. Dark green faded hard cover with black lettering, design and illustration of soldier on front cover. Silver lettering and design on spine. Cover edges and corners bumped; frayed; inner cardboard exposed in ares; Back cover stained; some discoloration. RARE vintage book.…