Eye-witnesses; or, life scenes in the old north state: depicting the trials and sufferings of the unionists during the rebellion

Wheeler, A. O.

Published by B. B. Russell and Company. S. S. Boyden, Chicago Ill, Boston, 1865

About this Item

First edition, 8vo, pp. [6], 6-276; wood-engraved frontispiece and 2 plates; original brown blind-stamped cloth; gilt lettering on spine; light staining on first 4 leaves; moderate staining on pp. 117-120; corners and spine extremities scuffed, spine a bit sunned; good and sound. Gift inscription on front free endpaper to Dexter Bickman from F. L. Judor. Inscription on title page of "Dexter Bickman / Stoneham." A fictional account gathered from true events. According to the author, they wished to explore "the feelings of Southern women in regard to [the Civil War], striking as it does at their homes and domestic relations, uprooting at once their long-cherished and inherent distinction, of mistress and slave." Not in OCLC. Wright II 2694. Seller Inventory # 57366

Bibliographic Details

Title: Eye-witnesses; or, life scenes in the old ...

Publisher: B. B. Russell and Company. S. S. Boyden, Chicago Ill, Boston

Publication Date: 1865

Binding: Hardcover

Edition: 1st Edition