Samuel Adams Drake (1833-1905) American, "Bunker Hill" 1875 First Edition. A primary-source collection of letters, reports, and accounts detailing the 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill directly from the perspective of British officers and soldiers, compiled for the 100th anniversary of the event with an introduction and sketch by the author. 

Bunker Hill: The Story Told by British Officers, Samuel Adams Drake, published in Boston in 1875 by Nichols and Hall. This is the 100th anniversary of the 1775 battle at the beginning of the American Revolution, told from a British viewpoint. with a gilt decorated cover and gilt decorated spine. The book is rare, wth only four copies listed on the rare book website we use to determine value. The gilt is faded and there is light corner wear, wear at the crown, and a rubbed heel. 

Condition: Interior good, exterior commensurate with age, and a name inscribed on the inside front cover. 

Size: 6 x 9 1/2 x 1/4 in. 

Samuel Adams Drake (1833-1905) was an American author, journalist, and Civil War officer recognized for his extensive works on early American history and New England folklore. After serving as a newspaper correspondent in Kansas and commanding the 17th Kansas Volunteers during the Civil War, he returned to Massachusetts to dedicate himself fully to literary pursuits. Through popular volumes such as Old Landmarks and Historic Personages of Boston and Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast, Drake played a vital role in preserving and popularizing regional history and legendary lore for 19th Century readers.

Interior good, exterior commensurate with age, and a name inscribed on the inside front cover. 

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