1878 American Bastile: Arrests & Imprisonment of Americans During the Civil War&

$ 42.24

Subject: Military & War Topic: Civil War (1861-65)

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1878 American Bastile: Arrests & Imprisonment of Americans During the Civil War&. This book, reprinted in at least 34 editions, is the most important contemporary secondary account of political arrests; yet it is very hostile to the Lincoln Administration. Published byThomas A. Hartley, Philadelphia (1878). American Bastile : A History of the Illegal Arrests & Imprisonment of American Citizens During the Late Civil War. Marshall, John A. Published by Thomas A. Hartley, Philadelphia (1878) American Bastile was a candid look, into the early American prison system. Originally published in 1869, just 3 years after the assassination of President Lincoln, the views expressed were controversial as they sought to show the trial to be an injustice to the American people. This book, reprinted in at least 34 editions, is the most important contemporary secondary account of political arrests; yet it is very hostile to the Lincoln Administration. INCLUDES a subscription paper FULL LEATHER UNCOMMON TITLE See photos for condition details. Hole in flyleaf and erosion opposing board, shelf wear. Due to high loss in shipping to certain countries, insurance is required for shipping to a location that does not provide tracking PLEASE READ THE RETURN POLICY BELOW: RETURNS are seldom made, I have been on for many years and Buyers satisfaction is important to me. This is why I provide good description, detailed photos and request questions from you to help you make the right choice to eliminate returns. Please read the description and view detailed photos. Please ask questions if you have particular needs or need clarification. Communication is important, this helps eliminate returns and any confusion or buyers with particular needs, so please do not assume I know what you are looking for unless you tell me. NOTE: If purchasing multiple items, please do so by using the Ebay Shopping Cart, then select "Request Total for Seller" for the corrected shipping on a new invoice. Do not pay for the items before receiving this corrected invoice.