Felix Maynard [Crimean War] Recollections of a Zouave Before Sebastopol 1st VG+

Description: Building Your Great Collection; One Fine Book at a Time[Crimean War] Recollections of a Zouave Before SebastopolMaynard, Felix (editor) Translated by Mrs. Harrison Robinson London and New York: Hayes & Zell, 1856 First American Edition. 12mo; 7.125 inches; 300 pages plus a four-page advertising catalog in rear dated July 1, 1856. Publisher's brown blind-stamped cloth, Spine Titles and front decoration of soldier in gilt. Bindings are tight and square. Text clean, light even toning; foxing to the pastedowns and preliminaries. Moderate shelf handling wear. Very Good / None Issued. A Very Good Hardcover. Personal memoir recounts the experience of a Zouave trumpeter in the Crimean War. In addition to descriptions of camp-life and combat, the narrative includes short discussions of Florence Nightingale and the Sisters of Charity, as well as more information about medical services and hospitals in general.The Zouaves were a class of light infantry regiments of the French Army linked to French North Africa. The Zouaves, along with the indigenous Tirailleurs Algeriens, were among the most decorated units of the French Army. And Check out our other items! Member ofABAA [American Booksellers Antiquarian Association]FABA [Florida Antiquarian Booksellers Association]IOBA [International Online Booksellers Association]The Ephemera Society of America Terms GuaranteeWe tend to be conservative in our grading, but even the best booksellers make an occasional mistake. Our books, and ephemera are described using AB Bookman standards. Our Guarantee: All items will be received as advertised and in the condition described. Any item is returnable for any reason within 30 days of receipt (prior notice appreciated). If you have questions regarding our description of any item, we encourage you to contact us prior to buying. We are members of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America) and the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), and we adhere to these associations' strict ethical guidelines and conditions of sale. ShippingStandard shipping is by USPS Media Mail. Delivery typically takes 4 - 8 days (and sometimes longer) depending upon destination.We are happy to upgrade shipping to Priority Mail or to arrange overseas shipping to most foreign countries. Please choose that at checkout.FeedbackWe leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. Our priority is to make customers happy and to resolve problems as promptly as possible.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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