Soldiers Of Misfortune the Somervell and Mier Expeditions

Austin: University of Texas Press, [1990]., 1990. First edition. First edition. 8vo. Dark brown cloth, titles stamped in gilt on the spine, xii, 268 pp., preface, illustrated from photographs, maps, epilogue, notes, bibliography, index. The Somervell and Mier expeditions of 1842 culminated in the famous "black bean episode" in which prisoners drew white or black beans to determine who… Read more about this item

The University Of Texas Press, Austin.. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1990. First Edition is stated on the copyright page. Hardcover. 0292751184 . The Somervell and Mier expedition of 1842 culminated in the famous "black bean episode" in which Texas prisoners drew white or black beans to determine who would be executed by their Mexican captors. 268 pages,… Read more about this item

Univ of Texas Pr. Very Good in Very Good- dust jacket. 1990. Stated First Edition. Hardback-. 0292751184 . 9.1 X 6.2 X 1.1 inches; 268 pages .

USA: University of Texas Press, 1990. Brown cloth, silver gilt. Book is in very fine condition with virtually no signs of wear and/or age. Dustwrapper/dustjacket is entire BUTspine a bit faded, top of folds slightly chipped and front cover a bit rubbed/scuffed.. 1st Edition. Hardback. Fine/nrVG DW.

University of Texas Press. Fine. 1997. Softcover. 8vo. 288 pp. We specialize in fine books in collectible condition. Orders are professionaly packaged and shipped promptly. M34 .