1809 Campaign of the British Army in Spain J Moore 3rd Ed Peninsular War

Description: Click here to see our other books! A Narrative of the Campaign of the British Army in Spain, Commanded by His Excellency Lieut.-General Sir John Moore, K.B. &c.&c.&c. Authenticated by Official Papers and Original Letters, by James Moore, Esq. The Third Edition James Moore 1809 J Johnson : London 8.5" by 5.5" xix, [2], 2-388, 136pp SUMMARY A smart copy of this important account regarding the military campaign of Sir John Moore during the Peninsular War, and therefore the Napoleonic Wars. Early Edition,Folding Maps,Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 19.99 EU Postage: £ 15.99 European Postage: £ 16.99 Asia Postage: £ 21.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 25.99 DESCRIPTION The third edition of this work, printed the same year as the first. Illustrated, with two hand-coloured folding maps. Sir John Moore was known for his military training reforms. He first joined the British Army in 1776 and his first battle was the 1778 American War of Independence. He worked his way through the ranks and in 1803 established an innovative training regime that produced Britain's first light infantry regiments. This work focuses on Sir John Moore's command of British forces in Spain, most notably the Battle of Corunna. This battle took place on 16 January whereby a French corps under Marshal of the Empire Nicolas Jean de Dieu Soult attacked Moore's army. This battle was a result of a French campaign led by Napoleon. Moore passed away in this battle following a fatal wound caused by a cannon shot. With the errata. Collated, complete. This work is formed of Moore's letters and papers to various individuals during his time on the campaign and is therefore a very important historical source regarding this battle. The letters have been edited by Moore's brother James, who writes to the dedication 'being unable to write what was worthy of him, I have collected the facts, and arranged the materials, to enable Historians to do him justice.' A smart copy of this work, which is an important title regarding the Napoleonic Wars. CONDITION In a contemporary half calf binding with paper covered boards. Rebacked, with the original spine labels preserved. Externally, in a smart condition. Light patches of rubbing to the boards and extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright. Scattered spots to the endpapers, and just the odd spots to pages. The two folding maps have some minor closed tears and chips to edges. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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