In the Midst Of Life: Tales of Soldiers and Civilians

Extended Description and Notes

Bierce, Ambrose. In The Midst Of Life: Tales of Soldiers and Civilians. 1892 Chatto & Windus. London. Printed by Spottiswoode and Co. Used. VG Condition/ No DJ Included. Navy Blue Boards with Gilt titling and blindstamped floral ornamentation at center front panel. Titling on spine is still good. Used. Short stories of the American Civil War. Documentary. War Stories. Military History. About Ambrose Bierce: "The fate of this author is unknown. In 1913, Bierce told reporters that he was travelling to Mexico to gain first-hand experience of the Mexican Revolution. He disappeared and was never seen again." 5 X 7 3/4 244 pages plus LOTS of adverts. RARE.

Bookseller

Mary Riversong Books (US)

Bookseller's Inventory #

0035BierceLife

Title

In the Midst Of Life: Tales of Soldiers and Civilians

Author

Bierce, Ambrose

Format/Binding

Hardcover

Book Condition

Used - Very Good

Jacket Condition

No DJ Included

Quantity Available

1

Edition

Second Printing Thus

Publisher

Chatto & Windus

Place of Publication

London

Date Published

1892

Pages

244 pages

Size

5 X 7 3/4

Weight

0.00 lbs

Keywords

United States, 19th Century, Warfare, Memoirs, Ambrose Bierce

Bookseller catalogs

Mystery; Biography; American History; Short Stories; Nonfiction; Journalism; 19th Century Literature;

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