THE LIFE OF MAJOR-GENERAL GEORGE H. THOMAS.
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1882. First edition. 8vo.; x, (2), 502 pp., 8 folding maps, (6 pp. of ads). Frontis. portrait. Gilt stamped dark blue pebbled cloth. Spine ends rubbed; rear hinge cracked; upper outer corners of two leaves chipped, not affecting text. Small ownership stamp on front and rear pastedowns, and faintly on versos of each map. A good copy. Item #54336
A biography of Thomas (1816-1870) who served in both the Mexican War and the Civil War. He earned the nickname "Rock of Chickamauga" as a result of his skill in protecting the Union Army at the battle of Chickamauga in 1863.
Price: $225.00
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