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| Signed 60 Le - a Stillness at Appomattox - Bruce Catton | $84.00 |
| Franklin Library: A Stillness at Appomattox by Bruce Catton - SIGNED 60 Rare! A Stillness at Appomattox by Bruce Catton Illustrated by Bob Dacey This series was produced from 1977 - 1982, has been privately printed, and individually signed by the author. A LIMITED EDITION SUPERB quality Franklin edition Publish by THE FRANKLIN LIBRARY Franklin Center, Pennsylvania 1977 SIGNED 60 The Franklin Library produced fine collector edition books over three decades ending in 2000. All Franklin Editions are out-of-print and many are scarce and highly collectible. Charles Bruce Catton (October 9, 1899 – August 28, 1978) was an American journalist and notable historian of the American Civil War. He won a Pulitzer Prize for history in 1954 for A Stillness at Appomattox, his study of the final campaign of the war in Virginia. Catton was known as a narrative historian who specialized in popular histories that emphasized the colorful characters and vignettes of history, in addition to the simple dates, facts, and analyses. His works, although well researched, were generally not presented in a rigorous academic style, nor supported by footnotes. In the long line of Civil War historians, Catton is arguably the most prolific and popular of all, with Shelby Foote his only conceivable rival. Oliver Jensen, who succeeded him as editor of American Heritage magazine, wrote: "There is a near-magic power of imagination in Catton's work that seemed to project him physically into the battlefields, along the dusty roads and to the campfires of another age." ------------------------------------ Bound in a Most Gorgeous top of the line Moroccan cowhide with 22 karat gold lettering and designs, Silk moiré endpapers, Raised band spine, Sewn in satin ribbon marker, All edges gilt, Acid-free papers. Premium Full Leather Bound, 7 x 9.25 inches tall, 553 pages. No bookplate, writing or markings. Slightest wear to bottom edge of the cover. (see photo) Fine, interior Like New Very Rare! A Great gift or a nice addition to any library. |
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