Author: Wrottesley, George
2 titles in 3 volumes. (8vo) 8¼x5¼, later half polished brown calf, morocco title labels, marbled boards, all edges marbled. First Editions.
Burgoyne was the illegitimate son of General John Burgoyne and opera singer Susan Caulfield. In 1798, he was commissioned as Second Lieutenant of the British Royal Engineers. He fought against the army of Napoleon I and campaigned in the Pyrenees under the Duke of Wellington. Wellington transferred him to Burgos and later to San Sebastian to participate in the siege of Rosetta. In the War of 1812, he fought under General Pakenham as a Lieutenant Colonel and participated in the Battle of New Orleans.
Place Published: London
Publisher Name: Bentley
Date Published: 1859 & 1873
2 titles in 3 volumes. (8vo) 8¼x5¼, later half polished brown calf, morocco title labels, marbled boards, all edges marbled. First Editions.
Burgoyne was the illegitimate son of General John Burgoyne and opera singer Susan Caulfield. In 1798, he was commissioned as Second Lieutenant of the British Royal Engineers. He fought against the army of Napoleon I and campaigned in the Pyrenees under the Duke of Wellington. Wellington transferred him to Burgos and later to San Sebastian to participate in the siege of Rosetta. In the War of 1812, he fought under General Pakenham as a Lieutenant Colonel and participated in the Battle of New Orleans.
Place Published: London
Publisher Name: Bentley
Date Published: 1859 & 1873
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Spines faded to tan, light edge wear, corners rubbed; else very good.
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