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The Life of Gen. Philip H. Sheridan, Burr & Hinton

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The Life of Gen. Philip H. Sheridan, Burr & Hinton
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For your consideration is this first edition of, "The Life of Gen. Philip H. Sheridan" by F. A. Burr and R. J. Hinton, 1888, J.A. & R.A. Reid, Providence, RI., publishers. This book is the story of American Civil War Union general Philip Sheridan's career which was notable for his rapid rise to major general and his close association with General-in-chief Ulysses S. Grant, who transferred Sheridan from command of an infantry division in the Western Theater to lead the Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac in the East. In 1864, he defeated Confederate forces under General Jubal Early in the Shenandoah Valley and his destruction of the economic infrastructure of the Valley, called "The Burning" by residents, was one of the first uses of scorched-earth tactics in the war. In 1865, his cavalry pursued Gen. Robert E. Lee and was instrumental in forcing his surrender at Appomattox Courthouse. Inscription on backside of front end paper from previous owners including Colonel Bliss United States Army 1892. The green cloth gold gilt stamped illustrated hardcover is in nice condition, slight scuffing noted. The book measures 9" L x 6 1/2" W x 1 5/8" D and weighs 2 pounds and 4 ounces.