The Glory of Yorktown 1924 Captain Jean Henri Clos Yorktown Historical Society

The Glory of Yorktown By Captain Jean Henri Clos, U.S.R. Published by the Yorktown Historical Society, Yorktown, Virginia – 1924 This scarce privately published historical work was created by direction of the Yorktown Historical Society. It narrates the history of Yorktown, highlighting its critical role in the American Revolution, culminating in the surrender of Cornwallis in 1781. • Publisher: Yorktown Historical Society, 1924 • Binding: Hardcover, blue boards with beige cloth spine and printed title label • Pages: 51 pp. + maps illustrations • Dedication: To General John J. Pershing, Commander of the American Expeditionary Forces in WWI • Illustrations: Includes reproductions such as the “Surrender of Cornwallis” and historic maps of Yorktown and the Chesapeake Bay • Special Note: Front endpaper includes a printed inscription box, this copy inscribed to “Mr. E. S. Cook” This edition was intended for private circulation, making copies quite uncommon. A valuable piece for collectors of Americana, Revolutionary War history, or Virginia history. Condition: Good overall. Boards show mild rubbing and edge wear. Binding solid. Pages clean with only light age toning typical of a 1924 publication. No major tears or markings beyond the historical society inscription. Shipping: Securely packed and shipped with tracking.