The fire of liberty / compiled, edited and with an introduction by Esmond Wright
1983, First Edition. London : Folio Society. Fine copy in the original gilt-blocked, decorated cloth and slipcase. The classic Folio Society design. An exceptional example; corners sharp with a tight, bright and clean impression. Item #408105
Physical description; 256 pages, 23 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps, portraits ; 25 cm. Notes; Illustrated endpapers. Includes index. Contents; 1774-5 The people are ripe for mischief -- 1775 Things are not come to a crisis -- 1776 Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness -- 1777 Oh fatal ambition! Poor General Burgoyne! -- 1778 You cannot conquer America -- 1779 The dance of death -- 1780 Washington is certainly to be bought -- honours will do it -- 1781 Your Lion shall growl -- but never bite more -- 1782-3 There never was a good war -- or a bad peace. Subjects; 1775-1783. United States History Revolution, 1775-1783 ; Sources. United States. United States History American War Independence revolution. War of American Independence - Readings from contemporary sources.
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