1898 book HISTORY OF THE ORPHAN BRIGADE by ED THOMPSON

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~Hello & Thank You For Viewing~ Details: Offered for sale is the exact shown original first edition copy of the 1898 book "History of Orphan Brigade". The attached 9 photos of with this listing are of the exact book being sold. The original owner had to have a new binding placed on this book as shown, as the original leather binding had began to fall apart and was causing the over 12oo pages of this book to become loose and hard to turn and keep together. This book is extremely large as shown, weighing close to 6 lbs and is aprox 7 inches thick! This is an extremely rare copy formerly owned by a local historian and principal in the early 1900's. This book has been kept in the family, and the new binding was placed on the book by the nephew of the original owner. Family is now wanting to sell the book, as no one in the family wishes to hold on to it. Summary: In 1898, Thompson revised, updated, and renamed the book History of the Orphan Brigade, resulting in this enormous work of 1,266 pages. Considered the definitive history of this famous brigade, it provides a thorough background on the formation, staffing, component units, battles, and leadership throughout the War. It takes you from the Kentucky parade grounds in the summer of 1861, to the recruitment and training camps on the Tennessee border, and through the battles at Shiloh, Vicksburg, Baton Rouge, Stones River, Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge, Resaca, Kennesaw Mountain, and Atlanta. Thompson develops a wonderful history of the 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th and 9th Kentucky Infantry Regiments, as well as detailed accounts of Artillery, Cavalry and other brigade units. Thompson had been with the brigade from the beginning, enlisting as a private, promoting to first-sergeant, and, eventually, to Captain. He was a thoughtful man, well read, knowledgeable and convinced of the special place in history that would be bestowed on his Orphan Brigade. His participation in most of the battles, in either a line or staff position, and his access to the brigade records and papers, led to one of the most accurate Civil War unit histories written. William C. Davis, in his book, The Orphan Brigade: The Kentucky Confederates Who Couldn’t Go Home, and author or editor of more than 30 books on the Civil War and southern history, writes, Thompson’s efforts were " monumental works, and in the main far more accurate than most Civil War unit histories, thanks to a thorough grounding in the brigade’s official papers. Ed Porter Thompson believed that " no history of the command would be adequate that did not take cognizance of all the individuals whose conduct helped to make the fame of the organization," and this belief was one of his guiding principles in preparing his manuscript. To that end, more than half of the 1,266 pages are devoted to this endeavor. The finished book includes photographs and engravings of many individuals, as well as biographical information on officers and men in the ranks, making this a book an exceptional memorial to the brigade’s individual members. Illus., Index, 1,266 pp. Copies of this book with pages in good condition and all attached have been listed and sold for over $800. Other sites online list this book at over $500 as well. I am offering this rare, newly bound first edition from 1898 for $400 or best offer. Shipping will be via parcel post with a delivery tracking number as well as insurance for the selling price. Before you buy I do encourage you to please view my ebay feedback along with sales record. I offer only top quality original quality items. I strive for total customer service and quick safe shipping. Thank you again for viewing this item and Please add me to your favorites list ! Thank You! Please Check out my many other items ! Thank You! PLEASE VISIT MY EBAY STORE ~> Sellers: Get your own map of past buyers. Fast. Simple. read more

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