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WATERLOO. [NAPOLEON] The Battle of Waterloo; or, A Faithful and Interesting History of the unparalleled Events connected therewith; from the period of Bonaparte’s escape from Elba, to his arrival at St. Helena. Containing a Circumstantial narrative of the Decisive Victory obtained over the French by the Allied Armies on the Plains of Waterloo, June 18, 1815. Under the command of those illustrious Generals, The Duke of Wellington and Prince Blucher. Collected from Official Documents. Interspersed with Biograhical and Characteristic Anecdotes; and remarkable instances of personal Heroism, displayed on that memorable occasion. Likewise an account of the most striking occurences in the Government Of France: with the Trial and Execution of Ney, Labedoyere, &c. Also the surrender of Bonaparte on board the Bellerophon, and his final banishment to St. Helena; with A Geographical History of that singular Island. Illustrated with Plans of the Battle, Portraits &c. Beautifully engraved.
J. Gleave. Manchester 1816
Original paper covered bds. Origianl label pasted down to spine. Vignette title page. Lacks portrait frontis. of Wellington & Blucher, o/w all plates present including hand coloured fldg. map and hand coloured fldg.illus. Some gorgeous off setting to facing page of illus. Pages v. sl. browned. A really lovely copy. A Correct and Circumstantial Account of the Battle of Waterloo including every Interesting particular reative to the Glorious Victory. US$641 A23410
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350.00 GBP
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