The Philanthropic Results of the War in America.; Collected from Official & Other Authentic Sources, by An American Citizen
New York: Sheldon & Co., 1864. Presumed First Edition/First Printing. Hardcover. 160 pages. tables, some foxing, soiling inside boards, boards scuffed and edges worn. Spine cloth and rear board had become separated and has been reglued. Rear board consequently is weak. Condition is fragile. Brockett, Linus Pierpont was an American historical and miscellaneous writer; born in Canton, CT, Oct. 16, 1820; died on Jan. 13, 1893. He graduated from Yale Medical College in 1843. After 1847 he devoted himself to literature; he contributed largely to encyclopædias, and published over 40 works, among which are: ‘History of Education’ (1849); ‘History of the Civil War’ (1866); ‘The Silk Industry of America’ (1876). More