A Narrative of the Campaign Of The British Army in Spain Commanded by His Excellency

James Moore

Edité par J Johnson, London, 1809

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An informative and illustrious narrative of the British army in Spain during the revolutionary war. Illustrated, with two folding plates that have hand coloured portions. One map is Spain and Portugal with the march of the British columns and the other is a plan of action at Corunna. The fourth edition of this work. In its first year of publication the work was reprinted five times before being revised and expanded for the fourth edition. Lieutenant-General Sir john Moore was a British army general also known as Moore of Corunna. He is remembered for his military training reforms. This work is compiled by Sir John Moore's brother, James Moore esq. The dedication of this work is to their mother. Comprising of a collection of letters between Moore and other individuals such as Lord Bentinck, Sir David Baird, Sir John Moore and others In a full diced calf binding. Externally, sound with rubbing to the joints and extremities. Loss to the spine due to rubbing. Occasional marks to boards. Front joint and hinge are tender. Rear hinge is slightly strained but firm. Prior owner's inscription to the verso of front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Small closed tears to the second plate from the joint encroaching on the plate, no longer than 2.5 inches. Pages are generally bright, with just the odd spots. Good.

N° de réf. du vendeur 620L28

Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: A Narrative of the Campaign Of The British Army in Spain Commanded by His Excellency
• Éditeur: J Johnson, London
• Date de parution: 1809
• Reliure: Leather
• Illustrateur: None
• État de l'article: Good
• Type de livre: book