Young Folks Library  Famous Battles by Land and Sea Volume xvi  Hall and Locke G cix Very good vintage condition.
Antique 1902 First/Early Edition: "Famous Battles by Land and Sea" – Young Folks' Library Vol. XVIStep back into history with this beautifully preserved 1902 antique hardcover of Famous Battles by Land and Sea, published by Hall and Locke Company. Serving as Volume XVI of the highly collectible and beautifully curated Young Folks' Library series (edited under the supervision of Thomas Bailey Aldrich with this volume featuring an introduction by former Secretary of the Navy John D. Long), this book is a sweeping narrative of history's most definitive military conflicts.  From the historic clash at Marathon and the Battle of Hastings to the epic Civil War struggles at Antietam and Gettysburg, this volume is filled with thrilling historical accounts and wonderful period illustrations designed to inspire a lifelong love of history. Publisher: Hall and Locke Company, Boston (1902 Printing)  Condition: Offered in very good vintage condition. The cover graphics retain their beautiful, distinctive antique character, the binding is solid and square, and the top edge features its elegant original gilt finishing. Internal pages remain crisp, clean, and tight.  A stunning standalone addition to a military history shelf, or a crucial find to help complete an original Young Folks' Library multi-volume set. Secure this magnificent turn-of-the-century classic today.