Adventures of the First Settlers on the Oregon or Columbia River
by Ross, Alexander
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
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- Seller
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Deep River, Connecticut, United States
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About This Item
Chicago: The Lakeside Press, 1923. First thus. Near fine in decorated dark green cloth covered boards with the top edge of the text block in gilt with the gilt text stamping on the spine and front board very clean and bright. There are no prior ownership names, markings or inscriptions in this copy. A Lakeside Classic issued in 1923 edited with an historical introduction and notes by Milo Milton Quaife. The original publication of this book was printed in England in 1849. In the words of the editor, Ross' book provides "a clear and readable account of this interesting phase of the history of our Pacific Northwest...." 388 pages including an index, text and the fold-out map preceding the title page. The map is in perfect condition.
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- Bookseller
- Town's End Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- TB32689
- Title
- Adventures of the First Settlers on the Oregon or Columbia River
- Author
- Ross, Alexander
- Book Condition
- Used
- Edition
- First thus
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- The Lakeside Press
- Place of Publication
- Chicago
- Date Published
- 1923
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