Stonewall Jackson: A Military Biography by John Esten Cook, First Edition Thus, 1876

Cooke, John Esten. Stonewall Jackson : A Military Biography, with an Appendix, Containing Personal Reminiscences, and a Full Account of the Ceremonies Attending the Unveiling of Foley's Statue, including the Oration by Moses D. Hoge, D.D., by Rev. J. Wm. Jones, D.D. New York: D. Appleton & Co., 1876. First edition thus. Octavo, Professionally rebound with ¾ calf and marbled boards, spine with raised bands, gilt tooling, and original leather spine label preserved. Marbled paper edges, new marbled endpapers, portrait frontispiece and maps. This is a first edition thus of Stonewall Jackson: A Military Biography by John Esten Cook. It was published in 1876 by D. Appleton and Company, New York. The biography recounts the life of Thomas Jonathan “Stonewall” Jackson in the context of his military accomplishments as a Confederate general. This printing includes an appendix detailing the unveiling of the Foley statue of Stonewall Jackson by Reverend Jones. It is presented professionally rebound with ¾ calf and marbled boards. The calf spine has raised bands, gilt tooling, and the original black leather spine label preserved. The book is illustrated throughout, with battle scenes, portraits, and maps of major Civil War battles. John Esten Cooke served in the Confederate States Army under Maj. Gen. J.E.B. Stuart and Brig. Gen. William N. Pendleton. As a veteran of the Civil War himself, Cooke worked to portray Jackson and in story in the light of war. Stonewall Jackson: A Military Biography was revised from its original The Life of Stonewall Jackson from 1866, which did not include an appendix. Cooke penned several works before his death in 1886, in both fictional and historical genres. CONDITION: Very good condition. First edition thus. Octavo. Professionally rebound with 3/4 calf and marbled boards, spine with raised bands, gilt tooling, and original leather spine label preserved. Light wear, staining, and scuffs to calf leather along back. Black leather spine label with cracking, nicks, minor loss. Marbled paper edges, moderately faded. New marbled endpapers. Owner inscription in fountain pen, dated 1878, on front free endpaper. Pages with scattered foxing marks, light stains. Illustrated throughout, including portrait frontispiece and maps. Dimensions: 9 1/2'' H x 6 3/8'' W x 2 1/8'' D. Accompanied by our company's letter of authenticity.