TRAVELS IN THE GREAT WESTERN PRAIRIES, THE ANAHUAC AND ROCKY MOUNTAINS, AND IN THE OREGON TERRITORY [wrapper title]
by Farnham, Thomas J
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New York: Greeley & McElrath..., 1843.. 112pp. Large octavo. Modern half leather and green marbled boards, gilt spine label. No wrappers. Very good. Third edition, first published in 1841. An important early account of the Oregon country. The author went overland in 1839 to Bent's Fort and then north to the Oregon Trail. After a brief sojourn during which he gathered materials, he sailed for home via the Sandwich Islands. The book became an effective piece of propaganda for advocates of American control of Oregon. SABIN 23872. HOWES F50. WAGNER-CAMP 85:3. RITTENHOUSE 201 (ref). FIELD 525. REESE, BEST OF THE WEST 78 (ref).
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- TRAVELS IN THE GREAT WESTERN PRAIRIES, THE ANAHUAC AND ROCKY MOUNTAINS, AND IN THE OREGON TERRITORY [wrapper title]
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- Farnham, Thomas J
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- 1843.
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We issue frequent, and substantial, catalogues in our fields of specialization, and we are equipped to produce smaller lists devoted to specific subjects with ease in response to requests.
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- Octavo
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- Wrappers
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- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Spine Label
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