HARPER'S HISTORY of WAR in PHILIPPINES-Marrion Wilcox,1900 Original HC BOOK

Description: For Sale is the Rare and Hard-to-Find First Edition Presentation Copy of HARPER'S HISTORY of the WAR in the PHILIPPINES by Marrion Wilcox,1900 Original HC Elephant Folio 16½"x12" BOOK. This large volume weighing almost 12 lbs, was "Presented to Col. Wickoff Camp No. 6 - U.S.W.V. (United Spanish War Veterans) by Dr. Abdou V. Piskorski July 14 - 1936." Approximately 473 pages. Contains a listing of the U.S. soldiers by rank on pages 413-465. Extensively illustrated and containing numerous maps. Approximately twenty-six full-page colored illustrations and over a thousand black-and-white illustrations and photograph. On page 324 there is an illustration of General Lawton by Frederic Remington. Some of the war correspondences contributing to this book were John F. Bass, William Dinwiddie, and Frank D. Millet (died in the sinking of the TITANIC). There are also accounts by the officers commanding the actions such as Admiral Dewey and Generals Greene, Lawton, Merritt, and Otis. This book discusses the war in the Philippines from1899 thru 1900. It covers the insurrection of 1896 by the Filipinos against Spain, the revolutionary government of Emilio Aguinado et al. and the pact of Biak-na-Bato, in which the Spanish government ended hostilities with the revolutionaries by granting amnesty and paying them a monetary indemnity. Then in April 1898, the Spanish-American War began. Admiral Dewey brought his squadron to Manila to defeat the Spanish squadron under Admiral Montojo. Many, many gorgeous color illustrations. A few pages are loose from the binding and the covers show general wear from age, but a highly collectible publication. FYI -- Camp Wickoff was located at Montauk, Long Island, which is at the most eastern tip of the Island. Named after the first casualty of the Spanish-American War and where over 21,000 soldiers were sent to this "tent city." I only found one other copy that was sold for almost $500.00. Please examine the photos for the best visual description of condition and ask questions if something is not clear.

Price: 299.95 USD

Location: Edison, New Jersey

End Time: 2024-12-15T15:17:32.000Z

Shipping Cost: 24.38 USD