Author: AMHERST, WILLIAM; WEBSTER, JOHN CLARENCE (INTRODUCTION)
Title: Journal of William Amherst in America 1758-1760
Description: London: Butler & Tanner Ltd. (Printers), 1927. First Edition. Paperback. Illustrated by Holland, Capt.-Lieut. Samuel. "The original journal, which is now published for the first time, was found by the late Earl Amherst among the papers of his ancestor, Jeffery Amherst, in Montreal House, Kent, three years ago. It consists of four small volumes in William Amherst's handwriting, which is, for the most part, well preserved and easily read. It covers the period from 16th March 1758, the day of Amherst's departure from England for Nova Scotia, to 8th September, 1760, the day Montreal surrendered. The author's close association with his brother Jeffery, Commander-in-Chief in America, gives additional value to his most interesting personal record. His account of the Siege of Louisbourg is one of the most important which has been written by a participant in the campaign." - Foreword. pp. [2 frontis], 82. Five-panel fold-out map illustrates the attack on Louisbourg in 1758. Considerable foxing to first few leaves. Unmarked. Binding intact. 8.5" x 5.5" in grey card covers. A sound copy. ; Map; 8vo. Fair .

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