A superb Methodist Hymnal owned by Brevet Brigadier General David Bell McKibbin [1831-1890]. McKibbin studied at West Point and was a professional military man, serving first in the Mexican-American War, then in Washington Territory during the Puget Sound War, and the Civil War.

During the Civil War, he served as a company and battalion commander in the 14th Infantry Regiment, fighting with the Army of the Potomac in the Seven Days Battles, the Second Battle of Bull Run, and the Battle of Antietam.

He commanded the 158th Pennsylvania Infantry in Virginia and North Carolina from late 1862 to mid-1863, and commanded the 14th Infantry for less than a month from May 1864 to his capture at the Battle of Bethesda Church. While a prisoner of war, McKibbin was brevetted twice for his actions during the Overland Campaign. He was exchanged late that year and returned to the 14th Infantry as a battalion commander. In the spring of 1865, McKibbin was made a brevet brigadier general in recognition of his war service, and commanded the 214th Pennsylvania Infantry on garrison duty after the end of the war. 

[Civil War - Prisoner of War]. Hymns for the Use of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Revised Edition. New-York. Published by Carlton & Phillips. 1856. 714pp.

A good + copy, bound in leather, generally solid, with generally bright pages, light foxing, and a few corners turned.

Measures: 3.5" x 2.5" x 1"