The boy spy; a substantially true record of events during the war of the rebellion. The only practical history of war telegraphers in the field thrilling scenes of battles, captures and escapes (1889) (14760322744)

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Title: The boy spy; a substantially true record of events during the war of the rebellion. The only practical history of war telegraphers in the field ... thrilling scenes of battles, captures and escapes
Year: 1889 (1880s)
Authors: Kerbey, Joseph Orton, d. 1913
Subjects: United States -- History Civil War, 1861-1865 Personal narratives United States -- History Civil War, 1861-1865 Secret service
Publisher: Chicago, New York (etc.) Belford, Clarke & co.
Contributing Library: New York Public Library
Digitizing Sponsor: MSN



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