Diaries of the Little Big Horn, Captain Michael J. Koury

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Diaries of the Little Big Horn, Captain Michael J. Koury

Name: Diaries of the Little Big Horn, Captain Michael J. Koury
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6691
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Publication: Bellevue, Nebraska, The Old Army Press, 1969

Formatting: 8vo, pp. [vi], 82.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The volume is remarkably well-preserved, benefiting from a clear protective sleeve that has prevented any notable shelf-wear or rubbing to the extremities. The dark blue binding remains exceptionally tight and square, while the gilt illustration and lettering to the front board and spine are brilliantly bright and unoxidised. Internally, the pages are crisp and clean, presenting with only the faintest hint of age-toning to the text block edges, and remaining entirely free from foxing or distracting marks.

Catalogue Note: This is a 1969 third printing of Captain Michael J. Koury's well-regarded work, issued just months after the initial December 1968 publication. Published by The Old Army Press, a publisher noted for its specialised military and Western Americana titles, this edition features striking interior illustrations by Ernest Lisle Reedstrom.

While the true first printings were typically issued as signed, limited editions, this third printing was produced to meet ongoing demand and remains unsigned. It presents a highly accessible yet handsome copy of a sought-after reference text.

Later printings in this pristine condition are uncommon, particularly with the gilt tooling remaining so vibrant.

In Diaries of the Little Big Horn, Captain Michael J. Koury meticulously reconstructs one of the American West's most infamous military engagements. By paraphrasing and synthesising fifteen original diaries and reports from soldiers and key participants, Koury offers a grounded, multifaceted perspective of General Custer’s Last Stand. Enhanced by Ernest Lisle Reedstrom's evocative illustrations, the work strips away the ensuing mythos to provide a compelling, historically rigorous account of the 1876 Battle of the Little Bighorn, making it an essential addition to any Western Americana or military history collection.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Captain Michael J. Koury

Book Publisher: The Old Army Press

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: History

Book edition:

Signed: No

Book Pages: 82

Book Publication Year: 1969

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Ernest Lisle Reedstrom

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Bellevue, Nebraska, United States

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