Carl Johan Holm - T. Adlercreutz

Anteckningar öfver fälttågen emot Ryssland åren 1808 och 1809 / Anmärkningar och nödvändiga upplysningar vid herr C.J. Holms anteckningar öfver fälttågen emot Ryssland åren 1808 och 1809

46: P. A. Norstedt, 1836. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Two works bound together, the other being a commentary on the first. Leather spine is a bit faded and its upper corner has a small tear. Pages are generally neat. There is some light foxing and yellowing. In Swedish. 146 + 48 pp. Bookplate. **** Carl Johan Holm (1781-1867) was a Finnish-born priest who moved to Sweden and became known for his memoirs related to the Finnish War (1808-1809). He criticizes the war leadership, especially Wilhelm Mauritz Klingspor and Carl Johan Adlercreutz, but at the same time emphasizes the merits of ordinary soldiers. Good. Item #1138

Price: $100.00