Charles F. Henningsen, The Most Striking Events of a Twelvemonth’s Campaign with Zumalacarregui in Navarre and the Basque Provinces, First Philadelphia Edition, 1836, Carlist Wars
300.00€
Rare first Philadelphia edition (1836) of Charles Frederick Henningsen’s celebrated eyewitness account of the First Carlist War in Spain, documenting his military experiences alongside the legendary Basque commander Tomás de Zumalacárregui.
Written by adventurer, mercenary, and future American Civil War officer Charles Frederick Henningsen (1815–1877), the work offers a vivid first-hand narrative of guerrilla warfare, political conflict, and military life in Navarre and the Basque Provinces during one of the most turbulent episodes of 19th-century Spanish history.
The volume includes a printed dedication to Lord Eliot and was published in Philadelphia by E. L. Carey & A. Hart in 1836, the same year as the early English-language editions.
An especially interesting provenance copy bearing the ex libris and withdrawal stamps of the Marietta College Library and the Psi Gamma Literary Society, reflecting its passage through an early American academic and literary environment.
Details
Author: Charles Frederick Henningsen
Title: The Most Striking Events of a Twelvemonth’s Campaign with Zumalacarregui in Navarre and the Basque Provinces
Publisher: E. L. Carey & A. Hart, Philadelphia
Year: 1836
Edition: First Philadelphia edition
Binding: Contemporary hard binding
Pages: 270
Dimensions: 21 cm × 13 cm
Provenance:
Marietta College Library ex libris
Psi Gamma Literary Society markings
“Withdrawn” library stamp
Condition
Good (-) antique condition overall.
Binding remains solid. Expected age-related wear, toning, and signs of handling. Institutional markings and stamps as described. Please refer carefully to the photographs for a complete condition assessment.
Historical Importance
Charles Frederick Henningsen was one of the great soldier-adventurers of the 19th century. Beyond Spain, he participated in revolutionary and military campaigns in Circassia, Hungary, Nicaragua, and later served during the American Civil War.
This work remains one of the classic English-language accounts of the First Carlist War and is highly valued by collectors of:
