Gen. Nathaniel Lyon, And Missouri In 1861 - A Monograph Of The Great Rebellion Peckham, James

Date on copyright page is 1866 which agrees with print date on title page. This is a First edition not computerized print on demand copy. Green cloth boards are soiled and rubbed. Shelf wear on top and bottom edge of spine and corners are bumped. Damp stain on back board. However, Binding is firm; interior pages are well attached- no loose or torn pages except the FEP which has a long closed tear. End papers are soiled and edges of pages are aged tanned. This is NOT an Ex-lib; Previous owner name penciled on FEP and one stray name circled and written on one interior page. An excellent condition given this is book has been in existence for over 150+ years. Per Warren W. Hassler, "A detailed, opinionated narrative of the crucial events in the pivotal state of Missouri in 1861, and of the fiery, controversial Lyon's role therein." Lyon was the first Union general to be killed in the American Civil War . He is noted for his actions in Missouri in 1861, at the beginning of the conflict, to forestall secret secessionist plans of the governor Claiborne Jackson.