New York: Published by Samuel Colman, No. 8 Astor House, Broadway, 1839. First edition. 172, 12, ads, [12] pp. 1 vols. 12mo. Original cloth, printed paper label on spine (chipped). About fine. With the title and preliminary leaves for Samuel Goodrich's "Fireside Education" and two leaves printed on yellow paper being half-title on verso of title and dedication on verso of introduction of "John Smith's Letters, with 'Picters' to Match" at back, as other copies we have seen. Stamp of Utica Library on pastedown and blindstamp on title. A Very nice copy. First edition. 172, 12, ads, [12] pp. 1 vols. 12mo. Letters to a friend, written from and describing the Valley of the Susquehannah, about eighty miles "above Wyoming," where he has set up his abode. He writes about fishing, planting and harvesting, hiking and the various musings which accompany life along the river. Author's fourth book.

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Bookseller: The Old Mill Bookshop (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 240373
Title: A L'Abri, or the Tent Pitch'd
Author: Willis, Nathaniel Parker
Format/Binding: 172, 12, ads, [12] pp. 1 vols. 12mo
Book Condition: Used - Original cloth, printed paper label on spine (chipped). About fine. With the title and preliminary leaves for Samuel Goodrich's
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Published by Samuel Colman, No. 8 Astor House, Broadway
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1839
Keywords: American | Angling | Camping | Nathaniel Parker Willis

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