The Young American's Library of Famous Generals by Anonymous

Published by Lee and Shepard
Life of General Washington
Life of General Taylor
Life of General Jackson
Life of General Lafayette
Life of General Marion
Life of Napoleon Bonaparte

Advertisements for this series are noted in 1864. Volumes this early have not been seen. The earliest I have seen is 1868. This series and the other Young American Library have the same formats.

Format 1
Cloth. Green and maroon seen. Blindstamped. Gilt lettering on the spine. 7" x 5". Boxed or for sale by volume. A number of full page illustrations.

Format 2
Cloth. Green and blue noted. Line drawn cover and spine illustrations. Gilt title on the spine. 7.25" x 5". Published beginning in 1876.