Famous Battles of the 19th Century 1961-1871.
New York: A. Wessells Co, 1903. First Printing of the First US Edition. A Near Fine copy in a Good dust jacket that is separated along the rear fold but complete. Some of the battles included here are: The First Battle of Bull Run, Shiloh, Morgan's Raid, Sherman's March to the Sea, The Downfall of the Empire of Sudan, and others. In 1848, William Sprague joined the Providence Rhode Island Marine Artillery Company as a private and eventually worked his way up to colonel. In1860 he won the gubernatorial race, which he held with the outbreak of the Civil War. Sprague was known as the “War Governor” because he personally led his troops to the front as soon as Lincoln asked for volunteers. He was in the battle of Bull Run on July 21, 1861 when his horse was shot out from under him. He was given a commission as a Brigadier General, but was unable to continue his military service without giving up his governorship. Item #29023
Price: $150.00