Manual Exercise and Evolutions of the Cavalry. As practised in the late American Army
29p. 19th century half cloth over marbled boards. First edition was printed in 1787. Baron von Steuben (1730-1794) was a German-born American army officer who played an important role in the American Revolutionary War by reforming the Continental Army into a disciplined and professional fighting force. Sabin #44405 list the 1806 edition. Small tape repair to the front board. Ex library copy with the card pocket removed. Small rubber stamp at the bottom and on the verso of the title page. Despite the many reprints, still scarce. Item #10286
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