In addition to being the editor of The Saturday Evening Post, Brandt known for his keen interest in Civil War history. Brandt, to whom this copy was inscribed, affixed to half title. “Recognized for both its literary power and its historical insight” ( Chronology of American Literature), A Stillness at Appomatox garnered both the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award. Lincoln’s Army (1951) and continued in Glory Road (1952)-remains a “landmark in Civil War literature and an outstanding contribution to military history” ( New York Times). Octavo, original blue cloth.įirst edition, inscribed on the half title: “To Erd Brandt-with many thanks for generous hospitality-Bruce Catton.”Ĭatton’s trilogy recounting the story of the Army of the Potomac-which began in Mr. INSCRIBED BY CATTON TO THE EDITOR OF THE SATURDAY EVENING POSTĬATTON, Bruce.
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