Civil War Wise, THE LONG ARM OF LEE 1915 1st Eds. 2Vols. In fine condition

  

THE LONG ARM OF LEE, Wise; 1915 1st Ed. THE LONG ARM OF LEE, OR THE HISTORY OF THE ARTILLERY OF THE ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA WITH A BRIEF ACCOUNT OF THE CONFEDERATE BUREAU OF ORDINANCE. 2 Volume set of red cloth hardcovers with gilt titling on spine, 8vo (9.25x6.375), both vols. No noticeable wear, no foxing, no bumping no rubbing, complete and nearly as new. The only flaw to negate As New is a previous owner's signature and embossed stamp to the front free fly-leaf, being the name of one T.

Adams and dated 20 May 1980. This basic source book was compiled and written by an astute lawyer and professor of Virginia Military Institute who was also a grandson of a governor of Virginia, Henry A. Although several important narratives written by officers of artillery in Lee's army exist, Wise's book offers an enlightened survey of the organization, logistics, tactics, and equipment of this important branch of service. A skilled artillerist himself, Wise supplemented his research by interviewing many old soldiers from Lee's army. The result is a book that after 80 years still dominates others on this topic. Quite the distinctive set of books indeed. Yet another sector of - Captured Tyme!