The modern Gilpin. A ballad of Bull Run

by Anon

$100 · Offered by Rulon-Miller Books

First edition

New York: Historical Publishing Company, 1866. First edition, 8vo, pp. 19, 3 ; printed self-wrappers; light soiling to wrappers, old creases, good and sound. A satirical poem about the war correspondent Will Russell, describing him as a gluttonous and overcultured coward, who goes to Bull Run to observe the battle and immediately flees straight back to Washingto DC as soon as he senses danger. Sabin 49807. Item #55097

• Binding: Wrappers

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