TEN YEARS IN THE RANKS U.S. ARMY (Inscribed by Author) (2nd U.S. Infantry)

Meyers, Augustus

Published by The Stirling Press, New York, 1914

About this Item

BOOK DESCRIPTION: 8vo, 356 pgs, addendum. Decorative gray cloth with white Maltese cross in white and gilt titled cover and spine. Inked presentation from author dated 1917. CONDITION DESCRIPTION: Well rubbed, worn on corners and spine ends. Interior is clean and a bit loose. CONTENTS DESCRIPTION: Author enlisted at the age of 12 years and nine months in New York City. He served on both the western frontier and in the Civil War. He arrived at Fort Pierre, Nebraska Territory in 1855. After reenlisting in 1860, he fought in Northern Virginia through 1865, mustered out at the age of 24. Great military story of a young, enlisted soldier in a U.S. Army Infantry regiment. Nice presentation from author to John H. Scully Esq., New York, May 22, 1917. REFERENCES: DORNBUSCH II 1634; GRAFF 2778; HOWES M 574; NEVINS I pg 130: "Though written largely from memory, this is an unexpectedly good narrative of army ways and life.".

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: TEN YEARS IN THE RANKS U.S. ARMY (Inscribed by Author) (2nd U.S. Infantry)
• Publisher: The Stirling Press, New York
• Publication Date: 1914
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)
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