Never Caught: Personal Adventures Connected With Twelve Successful Trips in Blockade Running During the American Civil War, 1863-4.
london: John Camden Hotten, 1867. First. Hard Bound. Overall VG. Professionally rebacked with original spine. Square and tight. / None. Item #265
EXCEEDINGLY RARE ACCOUNT IN FIRST EDITION!!
A very early account of life as a blockade runner. A way to gain great wealth. An all English crew manning his vessel.
This the English First Edition not found in the usual references, although it is the real first. An American edition appeared later under another title. Portions of his story appear in an 1886 book.
In Tall Cotton-91 References the American printing. Howes 549. Not in Nevins.
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