This classic American literary work, John Brown’s Body by Stephen Vincent Benét, is a powerful poetic narrative of the American Civil War. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, this edition brings together history, literature, and evocative storytelling in a single, substantial volume.
Bound in its original blue cloth hardcover with gilt spine lettering, the book includes striking illustrated maps and historical imagery, including a dramatic “Theater of the Civil War” map that grounds the reader in the geography of the conflict. Edited and annotated for historical and educational context, this volume was published by Rinehart & Company and reflects mid-20th-century American book craftsmanship. A meaningful addition for collectors of Civil War history, American poetry, or classic illustrated books.
⭐ Key Features
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Pulitzer Prize–winning work by Stephen Vincent Benét
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Classic narrative poem centered on the American Civil War
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Illustrated with maps and historical visuals
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Original blue cloth hardcover with gilt spine text
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Published by Rinehart & Company, New York & Toronto
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Copyright dates: 1927, 1928, 1941
📦 Condition
Good. Binding is solid and intact. Cloth cover shows surface wear, fading, and age-related discoloration, particularly at edges and spine ends. Pages exhibit age toning but remain clean and readable. No loose pages observed.
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