{"product_id":"terrible-swift-sword-by-bruce-catton-08515","title":"Terrible Swift Sword by Bruce Catton (1963) – Civil War History, Doubleday HC w\/ Dust Jacket, Maps, Volume Two","description":"\u003cp\u003eCatton’s gripping Civil War history—Volume Two of the Centennial trilogy—illustrated with maps, 1963 Doubleday hardcover in jacket, solid reading copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy It Belongs on Your Shelf\u003cbr\u003e\nCatton’s Pulitzer-level storytelling, combined with clear maps, equals a compelling and accessible overview of the war’s turning points—perfect for study or a curated Americana display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003e\nTitle: Terrible Swift Sword (The Centennial History of the Civil War, Volume Two)\u003cbr\u003e\nAuthor: Bruce Catton\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Doubleday \u0026amp; Company, Inc., Garden City, New York\u003cbr\u003e\nYear: 1963\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat \u0026amp; Language: Hardcover with dust jacket; English\u003cbr\u003e\nPages: 559\u003cbr\u003e\nSize: 9 × 6 × 2 inches (approx.)\u003cbr\u003e\nIllustrations\/Maps: Multiple in-text campaign maps by Rafael Palacios; decorative map endpapers (Union \u0026amp; Confederate states, 1862)\u003cbr\u003e\nIdentifiers: Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 62-15937 (pre-ISBN)\u003cbr\u003e\nSeries: The Centennial History of the Civil War (Vol. 2)\u003cbr\u003e\nGenre: American Civil War History, Military History, U.S. History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003e\nDust Jacket: Present with edge wear, small chips\/tears at spine ends and corners; surface rubs; general shelfwear.\u003cbr\u003e\nBoards: Two-tone cloth (natural linen with red spine strip), silver\/black spine titling; corners lightly bumped.\u003cbr\u003e\nInterior: Pages clean and bright; tight binding; maps crisp; no writing seen in text.\u003cbr\u003e\nOdor\/Storage: Clean, from a smoke-free, climate-controlled collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 Reasons You’ll Love It\u003cbr\u003e\nCatton’s narrative turns battlefield history into page-turning reading; the campaign maps make movements easy to follow; and this complete jacketed copy looks great on a Civil War shelf—ideal for readers, reenactors, and history buffs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisclaimer (Reading Vintage standard)\u003cbr\u003e\nAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description. While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease Note: These pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference. We pack each order with care to ensure your purchase arrives afely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e If you have any questions or would like more photos before buying, please feel free to ask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Reading Vintage\u003cbr\u003e\nAt Reading Vintage, I curate unique, well-loved books and vintage collectibles for collectors and curious minds alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orders $35+ Ship Free","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48673311097087,"sku":"c1-t1-1780 oct25","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2503\/7976\/files\/il_fullxfull.7264630640_wnyv.jpg?v=1781380305","url":"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/products\/terrible-swift-sword-by-bruce-catton-08515","provider":"Reading Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}