History of the American Civil War.

DRAPER, John William.

$750.00

Item Number: 133061

New York: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1867-1870.

First edition of John William Draper’s history of the American Civil War. Octavo, three volumes, original boards with gilt titles to the spine, illustrated with maps. In very good condition. A rare complete set.

English-born American scientist, chemist, and historian John William Draper wrote on a variety of subjects, his best-known works including The History of the Intellectual Development of Europe (1862), History of the American Civil War (1867–1870), and a History of the Conflict between Religion and Science (1874).