FROM THE CANNON'S MOUTH: The Civil War Letters of General Alpheus S. Williams (First Edition in DJ)

Williams, General Alpheus S. (Edited by Milo M. Quaife)

Published by Wayne State University Press, Detroit, Michigan, 1959, 1959

About this Item

BOOK DESCRIPTIONS; 8vo, xii, 405 pgs, frontis portrait, folding plan and illustrations, index, endpaper maps. Blue gilt titled cover with design and titled spine. Dust jacket as issued. CONDITION DESCRIPTION: Near fine with minor shelf soiling. Interior is clean and tight. Unclipped DJ is lightly rubbed on edges and corners; now in mylar sleeve. CONTENTS DESCRIPTION: Williams wrote numerous letters to his family, here printed for the first time. In total, the letters record his activities; given in fine detail and vivid descriptions of the things he saw. Edited by the late, great Milo M. Quaife. REFERENCES: DORN II 2553; NEVINS I pg 178: "Written by the commander of the XX Corps to his daughter; this long run of letters presents an undiluted picture of war; especially valuable for Sherman's Campaign". MULLIN/REED #235. Seller Inventory # 0424045

Bibliographic Details

Title: FROM THE CANNON'S MOUTH: The Civil War ...

Publisher: Wayne State University Press, Detroit, Michigan, 1959

Publication Date: 1959

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition