The Code of Honor; or, Rules for the Government of Principals and Seconds

by John Lyde Wilson

$450 · Offered by Bartleby's Books

Charleston, SC : Printed by James Phynney, 1858. Third edition following those of 1838 and 1845 . 8vo. 16 pp. Wilson 1784-1849 served as governor of South Carolina, 1822-1824 and was an ardent supporter of duelling; he argued The Code of Honor was the means of saving life, but it seemed to be intended rather to regulate duels, in several of which he took part Appleton's . Sabin 104661. Turnbull III, p. 269. Rather persistent foxing, but a very good

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