Memoir of John A. Dahlgren
Boston: James R. Osgood and Company, 1882. First Edition. First edition, ex-library. Measuring approximately 9.25" x 6.25" with 660 numbered pages.
This book is in poor condition. Heavy chipping at the top of spine. Moderate chipping to tail end of spine and around corners of boards. Both hinges cracked. Front board barley hanging onto binding. Rear board completely loose from binding, still attached to spine. Interior pages are clean.
John Adolphus Bernard Dahlgren (November 13, 1809 – July 12, 1870) was a United States Navy officer who founded his service's Ordnance Department and launched significant advances in gunnery.
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Inventory #(O7-40). Item #6282
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