Selections from "The reminiscences of Captain Gronow" / edited and introduced by Nicolas Bentley - The Folio Society
1977, 1st edition. London : Folio Society. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked decorated cloth in slip-case. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. The classic Folio Society design. Item #414241
Physical description; 271 p,(12) leaves of plates : ill., map(on lining papers), ports ; 26 cm. Notes; "... it is from the first three volumes (published 1861-1865) that the greater part of this selection has been made" - Introduction. In slip case. Index. Contents; 1. The Peninsular Campaign -- 2. Waterloo -- 3. Wellington and the Bonapartes -- 4. Dramatis personae -- 5. Blood royal -- 6. Revolution and coup d'état -- 7. Beyond the footlights -- 8. Parisians -- 9. Politics and miscellanea. Subjects; Gronow, R. H. (Rees Howell) 1794-1865. Gronow, Howell Rees. Napoleon I, Emperor of the French 1769-1821. Great Britain. Army ; Biography. 1789-1900. Waterloo, Battle of, Waterloo, Belgium, 1815 Personal narratives, British. Dandies ; Biography. Europe, Western Social life and customs. Great Britain History, Military 19th century. Europe Social life and customs. Paris (France) Social life and customs. London (England) Social life and customs. Europe History 1789-1900.
Price: €18.95