A Loyal Traitor; a Story of the War of 1812
New York: Harper & Brothers, 1897. Illustrated by A. J. Keller. First Edition, First Printing.
Dark blue decorated cloth; with gilt titles and decorations. 7.5 inches tall; 306 pages; illustrated with 21 plates by A. J. Keller. The bindings are tight and square. Text clean, light even toning. Moderate shelf handling wear with a slight shelf lean. The gilt is good with light loss on the main front title.
A manuscript penned by John Hurdiss of Stonington, Connecticut, and found in an old desk of a shipping office is the basis for this 'autobiographical' story.
James Barnes (1866–1936) was an American author. From 1918 until his death, he served as President of the Naval History Society, and on its Board of Managers.
Item #17953
Price: $125.00
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