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Shelf wear to the book and jacket which is price-clipped, closed tear to the upper tip, previous owner's emboss to the he front endpaper, page edges spotted/stained else clean and unmarked. First printing, full number line. "An exciting and richly detailed narrative history of the events leading up to the decisive battle that altered the course of the American war for independence. Distinguished historian Ketchum (The Borrowed Years: 1938-1941, etc.) uses a wide range of primary and secondary sources to vividly depict this extraordinary drama....With clear, vigorous prose and well-drawn portraits of famous and obscure personalities, Ketchum captures a stirring time in American history, producing what should be the definitive study of Burgoyne's defeat for many years to come. " Kirkus Reviews.Every effort is made to ship all books and other items within 24 hours. Clean recycled packing material will be used when possible. The Book Shed has a been a member of the Vermont Antiquarian Bookseller's Association since 1997. An online bookseller with a bookshop sensibility!