The Unpublished Poetic Writings of Lieut. Lucius O'Brien, Deceased, 8th U.S. Infantry [including Original 16 Stanzas of Benny Havens O! (Oh!), Plus the tribute Stanza added upon the Writer's death]

O'Brien, Lucius (Transcribed and with Annotations By His Son, T. M. O'Brien)

Published by P. H. Tiernan, Leavenworth, [KS], 1867

About this Item

17 pages, bound in salmon colored paper wrap covers. Contains the first publication of the famous West Point associated song, "Benny Havens O!" (pages 8-11), along with the author's sons description of the inn that was nearby West Point, though "just beyond the limits of United States jurisdiction." Paper wrap cover, with ruled border around title page information shows some foxing, and a one inch split along the spine from its foot. Top outside corner is bumped and there is a small crease and fold across the very outside corner of all leaves. Booklet remains tight and is otherwise very clean.

Seller Inventory # 024420

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Unpublished Poetic Writings of Lieut. Lucius O'Brien, Deceased, 8th U.S. Infantry [including Original 16 Stanzas of Benny Havens O! (Oh!), Plus the tribute Stanza added upon the Writer's death]
• Publisher: P. H. Tiernan, Leavenworth, [KS]
• Publication Date: 1867
• Language: English
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • Americana
  • Military