A Narrative of the Campaign of the British Army in Spain, Commanded by His Excellency Lieut.-General Sir John Moore, K.B. &c. &c. &c. Authenticated by Official Papers and Original Letters

James Moore

Published by Printed for Joseph Johnson, London, 1809

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The fifth edition of this important account concerning Moore's campaign in Spain during the Peninsular War, with folding maps. Fifth edition.Bound in modern half calf. Renewed rear endpaper, frontispiece is laid down to renewed front endpaper.Illustrated with a portrait frontispiece, one additional plate and two folding maps. Collated, complete.A compelling military account of Sir John Moore and his commanding of the British Army's campaign in Spain during the Peninsular War. With papers and letters detailing Moore's leadership in the Battle of Corunna, the last battle that the officer fought in and where he was fatally wounded by a cannon shot.Moore was hence also known as Moore of Corunna.This work was compiled by Sir John Moore's brother, James Moore. Comprising a collection of letters between Moore and other individuals such as Lord Bentinck, Sir David Baird, Sir John Moore and others. In a modern half calf binding. Externally, excellent, with minimal shelf wear. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright, with occasional spots and tide marks. Ink stains to the first few leaves. Archival repair to one of the folding maps. Good.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Narrative of the Campaign of the British Army in Spain, Commanded by His Excellency Lieut.-General Sir John Moore, K.B. &c. &c. &c. Authenticated by Official Papers and Original Letters
• Publisher: Printed for Joseph Johnson, London
• Publication Date: 1809
• Binding: Leather
• Illustrator: None
• Condition: Good
• Book Type: book