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History of the Great Rebellion

History of the Great Rebellion

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Condition: Acceptable

Book Notes: Cover contains heavy wear, cracked spine, some loss on the spine. Spine and front cover are detached at the front joint. Damp stains from title page until page 77 on the top right hand side of its pages. Pages contain heavy foxing, especially where the illustrations are. Pages are intact except for the first front end illustrated page, which is connected to the front cover. Binding is intact and firm throughout the remainder of the book.

Author(s): Thomas P. Kettell

Publication year: 1864

Binding: Hardcover

Language: English

Publisher: Cincinnati: Charles Tuttle

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Written in the thick of the conflict by prominent financial and political journalist Thomas Prentice Kettell, this book offers a rare, unfiltered look at the Civil War as it unfolded. Kettell avoids the benefit of historical hindsight, instead pulling raw data directly from active battlefield dispatches, official state papers, and public documents from both the Union and the Confederacy. The narrative meticulously pieces together the economic and political fracturing that led to secession before launching into highly detailed accounts of major military campaigns, naval blockades, and soldier life. What makes Kettell's 1864 work stand out is its deep focus on the logistical and financial machinery keeping the armies afloat, alongside steel engravings of prominent generals. It reads like a massive, urgent intelligence briefing, offering a fascinating window into how the 19th-century public processed the immense, ongoing cost of a war that had not yet reached its conclusion.

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Book Condition Scale

  • Like New

    This book is in excellent condition and appears to have been read only once. The pages are clean and unmarked, with no creases or stains. The binding remains firm and tight. There may be minimal signs of shelf wear on the cover or dust jacket, but overall, the book looks and feels nearly new.

  • Very Good

    This book has been read but remains in great condition. It does not look new, yet there is no obvious damage to the cover. Wear and tear are minimal. The pages are clean, free of highlighting or notes, though it may contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.

  • Good

    This book shows moderate to heavy signs of wear that can include creases, stains or tears. The cover may have minimal damage, and the binding remains intact with slight wear. The majority of pages are undamaged, though there may be some highlighting, underlining, or notes. It may also contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.

  • Acceptable

    This book shows significant wear, which may include tears, large stains, creases, loose pages, and heavy notes, underlining, or highlighting. The binding may be loose but remains intact. While it has noticeable imperfections, it is still a complete and readable copy. Any major defects will be clearly noted in the listing.

  • As Described

    This book is visibly worn and may be heavily soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted. It may have loose joints, hinges, or pages, and some text or pages may be missing. Large tears and other significant defects may be present. While still a readable copy, it shows substantial signs of use. Any major flaws will be clearly noted in the listing.

  • Dust Jacket Grading

    (A) Excellent
    The dust jacket is in excellent condition, may show the slightest signs of shelf wear, if any.

    (B) Good
    Shows minor shelf wear, usually along edges and may have a few light stains.

    (C) Fair
    Displays moderate shelf wear, including some noticeable small tears, creasing and/or stains.

    (D) Poor
    Contains large tears, several creases, and/or heavy staining.

    (F) As Is
    Shows significant wear and tear. Majority of dust jacket is torn or missing. May contain heavy staining.