Downie major william (26 risultati)

Condizione: Very Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Dust Jacket Included. Hunting For Gold. Downie, Major William. Published by American West Pub, Palo Alto, CA, 1971. 412p. hardcover with dust jacket, dust jacket bumped/scuffed/price clipped, boards lightly bumped/scuffed, binding tight, text clean/unmarked, NOT xlib--3.50.…

Cloth. Condizione: About Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. Facsimile Reprint. Facsimile Reprint of 1893 Edition. Hard cover 8vo in blue cloth w/gold titles. About Fine w/bookplate front endpaper, else Fine and unmarked; in Very Good edgeworn unclipped DJ 1/ narrow 1" chip top rear panel, now in clear protective cover. xi, 412pp inc. Index; illustrated in photos and reproductions, many full page. 440 p. Book. …

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. A facsimile of the original 1893 edition. With new Introduction by Robert Becker. 412 pp with index. Attractive blue cloth with gilt titling. Clean, square and strong, gift inscription in pencil to floral decorative endpaper. B/w illustrations. Gold and white dust jacket is free of major tears, with some rubbing and waviness as from moisture, which did not affect the book. William Downie came from Scotland to California and became one of the earliest and most expert pioneers and miners in the gold rush. Book.…

Hard Cover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. Has DJ (price on).

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. Reprint of 1893 Edition. Blue cloth binding with gold print on spine and front cover. Erndpapers are white and gold wallpaper pattern paper. Tight, sound and unmarked. 412 pages. Reprint from photograph of original with new Introduction and Editor note. 4512 pages including index.Dusty jacket gold color with white print, Has small closedv tearsat rear lower corner. front panel lower edger and upper spine encd corner. In mylar and not price-clipped ($ 10.00). Illustrated with Photos & Maps (illustratore).…

Hardcover. Condizione: NF/G. Jacket frayed, DJ. Reprint. HB Illustrated Facsimile reprint of 1893 edition.

1971 VG/G, DJ Chipped with small closed tear along edges, D in protective mylar, a facsmile of tge original 1893 edition, previous owners names & dates on inside front cover, Downie came from Scotland for the California Gold Rush, this is his account, ISB.

Facsimile of the 1893 edition ed. hardback very good condition in a dust jacket.

Hardcover w/ Jacket. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. "This copy? of the 1971? American West Publishing Company reprint of the 1893 first edition is in fine condition, with a very good dust jacket.? The book, with its dark blue cloth cover with gold lettering and decoration, is marred only with one very small bump to the top front cover.? Otherwise the book is "As New."? The dust wrapper shows some wear, along the top and bottom edges, with crinkling, and two small quarter-inch tears.? The top two corners of the wrapper show wear also.? But overall, the dust jacket is in very good condition.? The reprint is a facsimile reproduction of the 1893 first edition, and is liberally sprinkled with illustrations and numerous portraits of prominent people and acquaintances.? William Downie came to California in 1849, and spend the next 50 years ?hunting for gold? up and down the Pacific Coast.? Today?s California community of Downieville is named after him.? The author gives lengthy accounts of the July 4, 1851 incident at Downieville, where the beautiful Mexican woman Juanita was convicted of murder, and sentenced to be hanged.? She placed the hangman?s noose around her own neck and jumped from the scaffold herself, ending her life.? Downie also describes the famous Gold Lake event, where Captain Stoddard? led ?thousands? in an aimless and fruitless ramble in search of a lake he claimed to have found, lined with gold. 412 pages.".…

a Facsimile of the original 1893 Edition blue cloth brds. Nice Dj in mylar.

Hardcover in dust jacket. dj. Facsimile reprint. Inked name, else fine in fine, faintly worn dust jacket in mylar cover.

New edition. 8vo. [xii] + 412pp. B/w. portrait frontispiece and illustrations. Original blue cloth. Gold d/w. lettered in white, rubbed to edges. ISBN 0910118221 US$22.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 412 pages, navy boards with gilt stamping. The covers show some slight discoloration. The contents are bright and complete. Very Good in a slightly soiled and edge chipped dust jacket.

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 410 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.93 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Facsimile printing of the original 1893 edition. xi, 412pp. Illustrations, portraits, plates. Blue cloth lettered in gilt on front cover and spine. A fine copy with printed dust jacket. Light wear to dust jacket, This new printing adds an introduction by Robert H. Becker and, most importantly, a complete index. The work contains many interesting illustrations and photographic reproductions. It is considered one of the finest reminiscences of mining life. The author was the founder of Downieville. "One of the best Gold Rush reminiscences" (Dale Morgan). [see Kurutz: 203]. Book.…

First thus. 8vo. Original edition published in 1893. Blue cloth, titles stamped in gilt on the front cover and spine, decorated front and rear endpapers, xi [1], 412 pp., note to the reader, introduction, frontispiece (portrait), illustrated, portraits, contents, index. A facsimile reprint of the original edition of 1893 with an index added as well as an introduction by Robert H. Becker. A firsthand narrative chronicling the adventurous and often perilous journey of a gold prospector and explorer during the formative years of the Pacific Coast's development. Spanning from the icy frontiers of Alaska to the tropical reaches of Panama, the memoir provides a vivid account of life during the mid-to-late 19th century gold rushes, including the California Gold Rush and other lesser-known booms. The author, a seasoned prospector, recounts personal experiences in remote mining camps, treacherous expeditions across rugged terrain, encounters with Indigenous peoples, and the rough, often lawless communities that sprang up around the lure of gold. Fine bright copy in dust jacket with minor wear to the spine ends and corners.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First edition. 407 pp. Professionally rebound hardcover in three-quarter leather with new gilt type & rules & decorative green-&-gold decorated endpapers laid in. End papers are vibrant with light bleeding of leather dye on edges (green color). Pebbled cloth boards with stamped "Hunting for Gold" appears to have been restored from the original. Original text block is complete & has been bound in; original frontispiece has edge wear & light staining & has been reinforced with a second piece of paper. Boards in excellent condition with bright stamped gilt on front & spine with solid binding, minimal wear & rubbing. Pages are near fine with light wear on title page & copyright page spreads, balance of pages are bright & clean, light toning, no marks. Black & white images throughout. A beautifully preserved, finely rebound copy of a scarce piece of Western Americana & California Gold Rush history. See photos, ships same day or next day.…

Hardcover. Condizione: As New.

dj. Facsimile Edition. Octavo. 23.5cm. Publisher's deep blue cloth titled in gilt to spine and front board. Dustjacket. 412pp. A very handsome copy in clean. bright cloth, in a gold dustjacket with some light wear to extremities, rubbing at the spine ends, and a single, straight scratch running down the front panel. A very good copy. Downie, originally born in Scotland, was a prominent figure of the mid-19th century gold rushes in California and British Columbia, pioneering several new routes to the goldfields on the Fraser River, and claiming to be one of the first men to find gold in 1849 in Sierra County, CA, before the settlement there was re-christened Downieville. The true first, ghost written with Downie's input by Waage, was published in 1893.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. 407 p. 29 cm. Frontispiece portrait and 45 other b&w plates as well as numerous in-text line drawings. Green cloth with gold print. Bevelled edges, blank impressing. Corners bumped, spine ends softened, slight edge wear, and spine lean. Tape-repaired front endpapers and frontispiece, former owner's label and ink signature. William Downie joined the California Gold Rush of 1849 and, having acquired the gold fever, spent the next 50 years hunting for it in various parts of the wild west. Hunting For Gold is Downie's personal memoir of his treasure-seeking adventures as far north as Alaska and as far south as Panama. Written in the 1890s, when he was in his eighties, his account is of interest for anyone inspired by the Gold Rush and the areas in and around Downieville, California, named after William himself.…

Hardcover. Good+ in its original 1/2 black, pebbled leather and black cloth covered boards with gilt text and blind stamping on the spine and gilt text on the front board. An octavo o 8 3/4 by 5 3/4 inches with the leather at the head and heel of the spine chipped in several areas down to the edge of the text block and the leather rubbed and worn through over the tips of the boards. The hinges and joints are tight, strong and show no signs of weakness. The contents are clean and save for a few pages are generally free of foxing and tanning. 407 pages which includes tables of contents at the rear of the book. Illustrated with a frontispiece portrait of the author and with engravings and reproductions of photographs throughout. A native of Scotland, the author heard about the discovery of gold in California while in Buffalo, He shipped around Cape Horn and arrived in San Francisco on June 27th 1849 and subsequently worked mines around the Sacramento area. He discovered gold on the Yuba River at a place now named Downieville. He continued to hunt for gold in Canada, Alaska and Panama. (Kurutz, 203) Howe's in U.S. Iania states of this title: "Unassuming but valuable reminiscences of an inveterate miner and pioneer." Considered by Howes to be "quite scarce". (Howes, D-448, Cowan, p179).…

First edition. 8vo. Frontispiece portrait of the author, illustrated from photographs and wood engravings, plates, portraits. Howes D-448 ("aa"): "Unassuming but valuable reminiscences of an inveterate miner and pioneer." Graff 1143. Soliday II, 357: "The author was the first white man to cross from the coast to the Frazer River. His narrative is of the kind to furnish the novelist with first hand material. It deserves a place among the best of pacific Coast pioneer works." Streeter sale 3016: "Major Downie's recollections of the first two eventful years of prospecting and mining on the Yuba belong to the contemporary accounts of this period." Wheat Gold Rush 6. Smith 1023. Very good. Original black pebbled cloth boards with leather corners, rebacked in matching black cloth, floral endpapers, gilt title on upper cover. (#5769).…

Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2017, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1893. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 413, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 413.…

Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1893. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Pages:- 421, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 421 421.…

Full Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine, front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, PURPLE DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. This service is chargeable. Original edition was published in [1893] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2017 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - English, Pages 413, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. {FOLIO EDITION (Size 12x19 Inches) IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST}. 413.…