Ordeal of the Union Volumes 1 and 2 by Allan Nevins, published by Scribners. These vintage hardcover editions feature red cloth covers with gold-stamped lettering on the spines. A significant historical work detailing the period leading up to the American Civil War, this set provides an in-depth analysis of the social, political, and economic factors of the era. The interior includes a handwritten gift inscription dated 1948. Ideal for collectors of American history and mid-century academic texts.