Lot No. 59: MAJOR PEARSE, HUGH (EDITOR)

MAJOR PEARSE, HUGH (EDITOR)

SOLDIER AND TRAVELLER MEMOIRS OF ALEXANDER GARDNER COLONEL OF ARTILLERY IN THE SERVICE OF MAHARAJA RANJIT SINGH

Year: 1897

Size: 22.8 x 16 cm (8.6 x 6.2 inches)

Published by William Blackwood and Sons., PP. xxxiv + 359 + 32.
With An Introduction by The Right Hon, Sir Richard Temple, Bart.
No. of Illustrations & Map: 1 Frontispiece + 1 Portrait Image +2 Map

Extraordinary colourful military life of Gardner, American-born traveler, soldier, and mercenary active in Afghanistan, the Punjab and elsewhere in various military positions.

Binding: Red cloth with a little wear to edges. Black titling to front and bright gilt to spine.

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Provenance : Collection of a Gentleman