Description: MEMOIRS OF NAPOLEAN This sale is for an original 1870 EDITION of the "THE HISTORY OF NAPOLEAN BONAPARTE" by John S. C. Abbott. YOU'LL LOVE THESE BOOKS!!! It is among the best of the numerous accounts which have been given on the favorable side of the great captain.The numerous and various elements and episodes in Napoleon's life and career are described. It is beautifully illustrated with:251 ILLUSTRATIONS!37 MAPS!!! John S. C. Abbott (1805-1877) wrote "The History of Napoleon Bonaparte" in 1855 when he was 50 years old. Historian and clergyman, the Maine native graduated from Bowdoin College class of 1825, which included Nathaniel Hawthorne and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. "The history of Napoleon has often been written by his enemies," declares Abbott in the opening of his preface. "This narrative is from the pen of one who reveres and loves the Emperor." He describes the plan for the work as a "plain narrative of what Napoleon did, with the explanations which he gave of his conduct, and with the record of such well-authenticated anecdotes and remarkable sayings as illustrate his character." Regarding this sources, he states, "every incident here recorded, and every remark attributed to Napoleon, are well authenticated." Published in 1870, this set of leather bound books in GOOD CONDITION for its age and especially to be 154 YEARS OLD!!! ALL PAGES ARE PRESENT!!! with NO TEARS! or stray markings. It's most notable imperfection is there is some cloth loss at the heel of the spine on volume one, as pictured. Each volume measures 7" X 10" and the set is complete with all 1,277 pages. GET IT WHILE YOU CAN!!! Please see our other books too!
Price: 179.99 USD
Location: Cameron, North Carolina
End Time: 2024-11-09T22:46:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 11.88 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: NEW YORK
Signed: No
Publisher: Harper & Brothers
Modified Item: No
Subject: History
Year Printed: 1870
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Collector's Edition, Illustrated, History
Region: North America
Author: John S. C. Abbott
Personalized: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: World
Character Family: Napoleonic Wars
