PERSONAL MEMOIRS OF P.H. SHERIDAN 1891 Two Volumes in One! US Grant RE Lee RARE!

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PERSONAL MEMOIRS OF P.H. SHERIDAN COMPLETE, 1891. "TWO VOLUMES IN ONE" Written by General P.H. Sheridan. Published by Charles L. Webster & Company, New York. Original copyright: 1888. All pages, frontispiece and tissue guard are present and attached: 986 pages with illustrations, maps, and an index at the end of Volume II. Approximate Dimensions of each volume: 6.25" x 9.25" x 3" Condition Description: terracotta or reddish brown cloth hardcover book with black embossed lettering and a vignette of General Sheridan on the front cover. Spine strong and firm, is rubbed at the head and the base, and has gilt lettering and two bands. Usual floral pastedowns in the front and rear. Corners are rubbed and some are slightly worn. Edges of pages are browned. No writing can be found during a quick scan of the book. The book does have a slight musty smell as expected of antiquarian books but it is not overwhelming and does not detract from the overall exceptional condition of the book. Volume I: 500 pages; eight illustrations, some steel engraved portraits, along with nine maps. Volume II: 486 pages; eight illustrations, some steel engraved portraits, along with seven maps. Philip Henry Sheridan (March 6, 1831 – August 5, 1888) was a career United States Army officer and a Union general in the American Civil War. His career was noted for his rapid rise to major general and his close association with General Ulysses S. Grant who transferred Sheridan from command of an infantry division in the Western Theater to lead the Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac in the East. In 1864, he defeated Confederate forces in the Shenandoah Valley and his destruction of the economic infrastructure of the Valley, called "The Burning" by residents, was one of the first uses of scorched earth tactics in the war. In 1865, his cavalry pursued Gen. Robert E. Lee and was instrumental in forcing his surrender at Appomattox . Historians typically group Sheridan among the top three Union Generals in the Civil War, next to U.S. Grant and William T. Sherman. Goal: to achieve FIVE STARS with all customers. To do so, please do not hesitate to permit us the opportunity to resolve any issues that you might have with your purchase at the earliest time. Questions: please contact us through Ebay mail. It is our goal to answer your questions quickly but our ability to do so will be limited Monday-Friday 7am - 5pm Eastern Standard Time. While we attempt to describe all defects, wear and tear and flaws please use the photographs with the listing to view any of those that we might have missed. All books come from a smoke-free and pet-free home. We will combine shipping but will not hold items as it is our goal to ship within 24 hours of receiving payment. Buyer pays for any additional USPS services i.e., insurance, signature confirmation, etc. Please contact us prior to payment so we can notify you of the cost. Commonwealth of Virginia residents must pay 6% sales tax. By exception local pick-up or delivery of merchandise in Virginia Beach. Seller assumes no responsibility or control over shipping time once items enter the USPS/APO/FPO systems . "We will expect PayPal payment within 48 hours of the end of the auction unless other arrangements are made." Thank you for looking at our auction. We hope you come back often to view our books. Check out my other items ! Be sure to add me to your favorites list ! read more

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