An amazing consolidated collection of stories of the United States of America! A wealth of historical information!  Very neat antique  book! I love rescuing old books. Once their gone their gone.

As noted by the title page: "The Story of a Great Nation or, Our Country's Achievements by John Gilmary Shea LL.D. to which is added a Biographical Portrait Gallery of Her Great Leaders, including statesmen, orators, Diplomats, Jurists, Soldiers, Sailors, Explorers, Financiers, Inventors, Philanthropists, Reformers, Engineers, Scientists, Artists, Authors, Etc. Etc. Also Our Presidents, Their Portraits, and Autographs with biographical sketches and a chronological table showing the great events in universal history, contemporary with each administration, with a description of our national government, and how it is administered in its various departments. Illustrated with several hundred engravings, including over 350 portraits"

See all pictures for book condition. There is sign of wear and tear, inscription written in front cover, some tears or dog ears on pages.  Appears to be no missing pages, browning of pages, , binding loose., tear on spine.  happy to answer questions and send additional pictures. Please ask questions. I've described book as best to my knowledge. I'm not a professional , just  a book enthusiast.

Approx 7.5 x 9.5 x 2.5 inches
990 pages

Front Cover: worn with corner wear and curling. President Washington's face is worn

Book sold in As Is condition.

Will be well packaged with clean packing materials. 

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