Curiosities Of War And Military Studies: Anecdotal, Descriptive, and Statistical (1860) By Thomas Carter
Including sections on Sunday battles, women in battle, honey-stealing and pig-killing, perils at sea, martial prelates, military epitaphs, the recipients of the Victoria Cross (arranged according to regiment).
There is a fascinating ink written letter Inscribed by a Soldier from the period over two pages
Additionally previous owners inscription and book plate is is John W. G. Spicer who in 1864, bought Spye Park (an English Mansion) for £100,000. Spicer was an army officer whose investment in a brewery had made his fortune.
Hard Cover
- 411 Pages
- In Fair to Good Condition- Back cover is coming off.