Fragments of Revolutionary History

by Gaillard Hunt

Published in 1892 by the Historical Printing Club, Brooklyn, N.Y.

This scarce historical volume contains hitherto unpublished writings by notable figures of the American Revolution. It was collected and edited under the authority of the District of Columbia Society, Sons of the Revolution, by Gaillard Hunt, Registrar and Historian. The book offers a unique look at Revolutionary War-era correspondence and reflections, making it an invaluable addition to any Americana or early U.S. history collection.

📖 Key Features:

• Original 1892 printing

• Publisher: Historical Printing Club, Brooklyn, New York

• Hardcover with cloth boards and printed paper spine label (now heavily worn)

• Approx. 140–150 pages

• Includes letters from prominent Revolutionary War figures including General Israel Putnam

• Title page dated 1892

📚 Condition:

• Binding: Front and rear boards are detached from the spine; the spine is worn with substantial flaking

• Pages: Interior pages are complete and clean, with minimal foxing

• Covers: Cloth boards show some stains and edge wear; spine label is partially illegible

• Other: Original endpapers present; binding is fragile, some pages are loose.

This is a rare survivor of a limited early printing, offering deep insight into Revolutionary thought and rhetoric — highly collectible and ideal for framing or archival preservation.

📦 Shipping:

Will be professionally packed and shipped with care.