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Published by: John E. Potter, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A., 1865 Book Condition: Good Jacket Condition: Very Good Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall Binding: Hard Cover Notes: 19th century actress turned Union spy Pauline Cushman was a sensation immediately following the Civil War. P. T. Barnum promoted her as "the Spy of the Cumberland." Cushman toured the country in her honorary major's uniform, regaling crowds with the exploits that are reported in this fanciful biography. 374 pages, illustrations. Library stamp and notations on title page and on several interior pages, last page has library name noted by hand. Interior pages show their age, with soiling and a few instances of underlining and creasing. Solid library binding in blue cloth with gold spine lettering. Keywords:
Civil War, American History, Women
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