The History of the American War

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The History of the American WarCharles Stedman, 1794STEDMAN, Charles (1753-1812). The History of the Origin, Progress, and Termination of the American War. London: for the author, by J. Murray, J. Debrett and J. Kerby, 1794. First edition, untrimmed in boards of "…the finest collection of plans assembled by an eyewitness" (Revolutionary Hundred). Stedman's History of the Revolution is generally considered the best contemporary account written from the British side. A Philadelphia-born loyalist, Stedman served as commissary to British troops under William Howe's command. Stedman was twice taken prisoner and sentenced to be hanged as a rebel, but on each occasion managed to escape, and was also severely wounded twice. It is dedicated to his former Commander in Chief Lord Rawdon, Earl of Moira. Stedman here describes all the major theatres of war, together with the individual battles from Bunker Hill to Yorktown. In addition to the text Stedman oversaw the production of the accurate and finely engraved maps and plans, showing in graphic form the sieges of Savannah and Charlestown, and the battles of Yorktown, Saratoga, Camden, Guilford and Hobkirk's Hill. Howes S-914 ("b"); Revolutionary Hundred 89); Sabin 91057. Two volumes, quarto (290 x 225mm). Untrimmed. Half-title in each volume (some spotting/foxing, mostly at ends), fifteen maps, 11 folding, one bearing an over-flap, (a few stub tears and fold separations, occasional toning and mild offsetting). Contemporary blue paper boards (neatly rebacked, manuscript titles to spines, edges and corners retouched). Custom morocco-backed box.
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