The Life of Billy Yank, The Common Soldier of the Union (FIRST EDITION)
Indianapolis / New York: The Bobbs-Merrill Company, 1952. First Edition. Hardcover. When author Wiley studied history of the Civil War, he found much attention focused on campaigns and generals, but little information about the common soldiers. He relied on the printed writings of the soldiers themselves and their unpublished letters and diaries to create a composite biography of the Yanks who crossed the Mason and Dixon line. 454 pp. CONDITION: Hardbound maroon boards, gilt title on cover and spine. Prior owner name on front free endpaper, no other writing within. Price clipped dust jacket entitled in yellow against blue background with graphic front and spine. General edge wear and rubbing, protected by mylar cover. Full refund if not satisfied. Near Very Good / Very Good.
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