1866 1ed Jefferson Davis Prison Life Civil War Slavery Confederate President CSA

  
Jefferson Davis Prison Life Civil War Slavery Confederate President CSA. A sympathetic account of Davis's confinement at Fortress Monroe; by the physician assigned to attend him; includes several long conversations. A rare first edition of the " Prison Life of Jefferson Davis " by John Joseph Craven.

According to Sabin, this first edition was printed on both small and large paper and includes a Political Letter written to a Citizen of Illinois. This work also' helped cement Davis's image as a Lost Cause martyr. Written by the physician in attendance during the imprisonment in Fortress Monroe. A kind of diary of the daily life, giving the gist of conversations.

Written by a Union man, but sympathetic and forgiving. Unlikely to please the rabid element of either side. Includes full-page woodcut engraving of Davis in prison. Prison life of Jefferson Davis : embracing details and incidents in his captivity, particulars concerning his health and habits, together with many conversations on topics of great public interest. New York: Carleton; London: Samson Low, 1866.

Collation: Complete with all pages. References: Nevins I 189; Sabin 17429; Larned 2159.

Provenance: Bookplate - William Palmer Gray. Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure. 7.5in X 5in (19cm x 13cm). This item is in the category "Books & Magazines\Antiquarian & Collectible". The seller is "schilb_antique_books" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Year Printed: 1866
• Topic: Civil War (1861-65)
• Binding: Hardcover
• Region: North America
• Author: CRAVEN, John Joseph
• Subject: Biography & Autobiography
• Language: English
• Publisher: Carleton
• Place of Publication: New York
• Special Attributes: 1st Edition