Evan Bain (16 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: Good. Meets the good condition guidelines. Has a small amount of writing/highlighting. Has some staining. Has wear. Five star seller - Buy with confidence!

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Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Facsimile Reprint. Facsimile Reprint 1990 Large Soft Cover near fine book. Contents fine, bright and clean. No inscription. 131 pages. Folding Map at rear of book. Illustrations.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. 4th Edition. Good condition. Wear to book corners and edges. Foxing to covers. Spine is worn. Binding at book front has been reinforced with thick book tape. Includes map attached to inside back cover. Station life in the northwest of Western Australia 1918-1950; includes comments on Aboriginal employment and authors' experience breeding and training camels. (Trove) Evan Bain grew up in the Katanning area and served in the 10th Light Horse AIF during WWI.

SOFTCOVER. 1975, First edition This is a very good copy with some light staining to the card wraps, endpapers and top edge. The contents are fine and unmarked.This copy is inscribed and SIGNED by the author to the front page. Scarce in this early edition.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. TERRA INVICTUS: The last months of the Confederacy's Trans-Mississippi Department is the definitive work exploring the last six months of the Confederacy's Trans-Mississippi Military Department. Through vivid storytelling and thorough research, Terra Invictus offers readers a unique perspective on a niche period of the American Civil War. Terra Invictus delves into the personal and strategic challenges faced by Confederate commanders, as well as the lives of ordinary soldiers and civilians caught in the conflict. For nearly four years, Kirby Smith has led an Army that has defeated all Federal attempts to capture Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas and the Indian Territory. By 1865 the shifting priorities of the Confederate Government solely focuses on the Eastern Theater, while numerous entreaties are made to force Smith to lead his Army across the Mississippi River to save the Confederacy. Smith focuses his efforts on diplomacy with the Imperial French Government in Mexico under Emperor Maximilian I. Smith remains ever-vigilant preparing his Army for the next Union offensive, while sending diplomats to offer his 70,000 man force to serve the Emperor. Desperate for a way to win the war, a complex scheme is proposed by senior Confederate leaders to to unite the Plains Indian tribes, the Sioux, Arapaho, Cheyenne and Comanche against Northern settlers and outposts in an effort to disrupt Union control of the American West and force them to divert troops from strategic locations. This plan gains momentum until it is officially sanctioned in the Trans-Mississippi Department and steps are put into place to begin this operation. As word spreads across the Mississippi River that the Confederate Armies in the East have surrendered, a coup is plotted by senior ranking officers. This coup is led by famous Missouri warrior General Jo Shelby who contemplates seizing command of the Confederate Army and placing General Kirby Smith under arrest should he choose to negotiate a surrender. Chaos ensues as overnight the Trans-Mississippi Army dissolves and Government authority collapses. Despite this the Confederacy is able to score one last victory on the battlefield. The adventurous exodus of the former Confederates to the court of the Emperor Maximilian begins, led by the unchallenged leader of the exiles Jo Shelby.While the battles of Gettysburg, Antietam, and Shiloh dominate the Civil War's historical narrative, an equally fierce and pivotal struggle unfolded west of the Mississippi River. TERRA INVICTUS delves into the often-overlooked Trans-Mississippi Department, where Confederate forces, Union occupiers, Guerrilla fighters, and Native American tribes shaped the war's outcome in unexpected ways. From the harsh landscapes of Texas and Arkansas to the bayous of Louisiana and the plains of Missouri, this book uncovers the military strategies, political challenges, and social upheavals that defined the war in the West. Through detailed research and gripping storytelling, it sheds light on a theater of war that was as brutal and decisive as any fought in the East. Perfect for Civil War enthusiasts and scholars alike, TERRA INVICTUS reveals a forgotten front of America's bloodiest conflict-one that reshaped the West forever. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Edition originale française - Jaquette illustrée - Roman policier situé dans les milieux du jazz - Jacquette présentant des défauts en marge haute, livre en parfait état 315 pages, 22 cm, relié. Bon état.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. TERRA INVICTUS: The last months of the Confederacy's Trans-Mississippi Department is the definitive work exploring the last six months of the Confederacy's Trans-Mississippi Military Department. Through vivid storytelling and thorough research, Terra Invictus offers readers a unique perspective on a niche period of the American Civil War. Terra Invictus delves into the personal and strategic challenges faced by Confederate commanders, as well as the lives of ordinary soldiers and civilians caught in the conflict. For nearly four years, Kirby Smith has led an Army that has defeated all Federal attempts to capture Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas and the Indian Territory. By 1865 the shifting priorities of the Confederate Government solely focuses on the Eastern Theater, while numerous entreaties are made to force Smith to lead his Army across the Mississippi River to save the Confederacy. Smith focuses his efforts on diplomacy with the Imperial French Government in Mexico under Emperor Maximilian I. Smith remains ever-vigilant preparing his Army for the next Union offensive, while sending diplomats to offer his 70,000 man force to serve the Emperor. Desperate for a way to win the war, a complex scheme is proposed by senior Confederate leaders to to unite the Plains Indian tribes, the Sioux, Arapaho, Cheyenne and Comanche against Northern settlers and outposts in an effort to disrupt Union control of the American West and force them to divert troops from strategic locations. This plan gains momentum until it is officially sanctioned in the Trans-Mississippi Department and steps are put into place to begin this operation. As word spreads across the Mississippi River that the Confederate Armies in the East have surrendered, a coup is plotted by senior ranking officers. This coup is led by famous Missouri warrior General Jo Shelby who contemplates seizing command of the Confederate Army and placing General Kirby Smith under arrest should he choose to negotiate a surrender. Chaos ensues as overnight the Trans-Mississippi Army dissolves and Government authority collapses. Despite this the Confederacy is able to score one last victory on the battlefield. The adventurous exodus of the former Confederates to the court of the Emperor Maximilian begins, led by the unchallenged leader of the exiles Jo Shelby.While the battles of Gettysburg, Antietam, and Shiloh dominate the Civil War's historical narrative, an equally fierce and pivotal struggle unfolded west of the Mississippi River. TERRA INVICTUS delves into the often-overlooked Trans-Mississippi Department, where Confederate forces, Union occupiers, Guerrilla fighters, and Native American tribes shaped the war's outcome in unexpected ways. From the harsh landscapes of Texas and Arkansas to the bayous of Louisiana and the plains of Missouri, this book uncovers the military strategies, political challenges, and social upheavals that defined the war in the West. Through detailed research and gripping storytelling, it sheds light on a theater of war that was as brutal and decisive as any fought in the East. Perfect for Civil War enthusiasts and scholars alike, TERRA INVICTUS reveals a forgotten front of America's bloodiest conflict-one that reshaped the West forever. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.