georgia willis read (35 risultati)

Cloth. Condizione: Good. First edition. Small 8vo, 264 pp., color frontis., color and b/w plates, page decorations. Spine faded, pulled and torn about 1/2" at crown, chipped at crown and heel; light handling and soiling to covers; page edges tanned and dustsoiled.

Condizione: Fair. First edition copy. . Book Good. No dust jacket. (travels and journeys).

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. Bound in dark blue cloth with gilt spine lettering, clean tight and unmarked, pages very slightly age-toned around edges, very light water sprinkles on front cover, spine slightly dulled.

Hard Cover. First Edition, First printing. SLIGHTLY DIMMED GILT SPINE LETTERING, OTHERWISE A FINE, CLEAN, TIGHT, BRIGHT COPY WITHOUT WRITING OR MARKS.

Hardcover. Red-brown cloth over boards, black and gilt text on spine. California Centennial Edition. Textblock stained same color as cover cloth on all three sides. Clean, square copy. Text and plates unmarked throughout. Previous owner's address label inside front cover. Very light shelfwear, white drip stain on back cover. tb/AM.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. xxvi, 185 p. 23 cm. B&w plates. Fold-out map at rear. Blue cloth. Spine a bit faded, light wear to edges.Ink signature on front free endpaper, some stains to front endpapers. Map has roughened edge and slight staining. The record of a journey overland from Independence, Missouri, to Hangtown (Placerville), California, in the spring of 1850 with a letter from the Diggings in October of the same year and an account of a journey from New York to California, via Panama, in 1862, capture by the confederate raider Alabama etc., and a visit to the Nevada silver mining district in 1863.

A Pioneer of 1850: George Willis Read, 1819-1880 - The record of a journey overland from Independence, Missouri to Hangtown (Placerville), California. Read, Georgia Willis, editor Published by Little, Brown and Company, Boston, 1927.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the extraordinary journey of a pioneer company traveling overland from Missouri to California during the 1850s gold rush. It vividly portrays the challenges and triumphs faced by these adventurers as they navigate the vast and untamed landscapes of the American West. Set against the backdrop of westward expansion and the allure of gold, the narrative delves into the daily lives, struggles, and camaraderie of the company members. Readers will gain insights into the logistical complexities, physical hardships, and emotional resilience required for such an undertaking. The book explores themes of human determination, the transformative power of adventure, and the enduring legacy of the gold rush era. It offers a captivating glimpse into a pivotal moment in American history, highlighting the spirit of exploration and the pursuit of opportunity that defined the era. Through its detailed account of this remarkable expedition, this book sheds light on the indomitable human spirit and the enduring allure of the California gold rush, leaving readers with a profound appreciation for the pioneers who shaped the American West. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Shipped from the Calico Cat Bookshop, a brick and mortar bookshop established in 1975. Size: Quarto. Book.

1st edition (Cowan, p. 523). xxvi, 185, [1 (blank)] pp. Frontispiece. Illustrated from Old Prints. Fold-out map at rear. 8vo. "The record of a journey overland from Independence Missouri, to Hangtown (Placerville), California, in the spring of 1850, with a letter from Diggins in October of the same year and an account of a journey from New York to California, via Panama, in 1862, capture by the confederate raider Alabama, etc., and a visit to the Nevada silver mining district in 1863." [dj blurb]. Nr Fine (top edge lightly soiled/bookplate)/VG (age-toning/modest edgewear). Blue cloth binding with gilt stamped lettering to spine. Pale blue dust jacket printed in dark blue.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is an engaging historical novel which tells the story of two indigenous Mexican children, Porria and Ramon, living in the late 19th century. It is a vivid and intimate portrait of their community and its struggle for survival during a time of great social change following Mexican Independence. The novel is not without its tragedy, and it lays bare the immense hardships and loss of life which characterised the Mexican Civil War, as well as the prejudice and poverty which the indigenous population faced under Spanish colonial rule. The author writes with both sensitivity and sorrow as she describes the impact of the war on ordinary people. Through the courage and resilience of the characters, it is a story that ultimately inspires hope. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. THE JOURNALS, DRAWINGS, AND OTHER PAPERS OF J. GOLDSBOROUGH BRUFF, Captain, Washington City and California Mining Association April 2, 1849-July 20, 1851. Provides an extraordinary account of one group's westward trek to provide a guide book for the Overland Trail and find gold. Book is in very good condition with tight binding. Dust jacket has edge wear and a few holes. California Centennial Edition.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 1944 Stated Volume 1 Advance Copy Stamp For Review. First Imprint. Tight binding clean pages only minor shelf wear. Zoom Photos.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. Original oversized gilt-titled cloth. Spine softened/flattened. Mild faint stain to lower edge of text block and cloth. PO inscription. The DJ has chipping, creasing, and edge tears. ; Over 60 Illustrations; quarto; lxxii, 794 pages.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 1st printing of 1st edition. Fine hardcover in Near Fine DJ. Blue diaper-grain cloth over boards, gilt titles on spine. Bright, clean covers and spine are As New; tightly bound and square in case; bright, clean interior; many leaves are unopened at fore edge. DJ is price-clipped; clean with no edge wear; some age darkening of spine and very slightly along cover edges. Fold-out map intact and As New but with slight age darkening of innermost fold. 8vo, 185 pp; index, biblio; illustrated. This is a new, unread book.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 1st printing of 1st edition. Fine hardcover in Near Fine DJ. Blue diaper-grain cloth over boards, gilt titles on spine. Bright, clean covers and spine are As New; tightly bound and square in case; bright, clean interior; many leaves are unopened at fore edge. DJ is clean with no edge wear; some age darkening of spine and slightly along cover edges. Fold-out map intact and As New but with very slight age darkening of innermost fold. 8vo, 185 pp; index, biblio; illustrated. This is a new, unread book.

4to Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. California Centennial Edition. 794p. Contents are unmarked with a warm patina. Binding is tight, hinges are securely attached. Red cloth boards are pointed and clean with minor dusting along text-block. Jacket is unclipped with a large tear on front panel, and various small closed tears along the extremities.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. This is a fine copy. The board are a bright clean blue and the dust jacket has faded along the edges and the spine but very little wear.This is an exceptional copy. References pertaining to this work are numerous including Howes which considered this one of the "most elaborate of overland journals" but Mattes, in his Platte River Road Narratives, questions the authorship of the journal, arguing that it may have been written by another member of company. Other references include Cowan II,p.523; Gudde, pp. 417-418; Mattes 937; Mintz 386; Norris 3232; Randall 405; and Wheat, "Books" 163.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. volume 2 only. ex-library copy with usual markings. cover shows minor wear and tear, tanning. pages tanned and clean.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. New York, 1944; TWO VOLUMES; gray paper covered boards; black cloth spine; edge and corner war with board exposed; tide mark on front board of vol. 1; 4to, 9 3/4"-12" tall; Ex-library with typical library markings; second front end paper toned from tipped-in news article; Interior is clean and unmarked; collectively paginated to 1404; Additional shipping charges may need to be requested due to size or weight of book.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good+. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good-. 1st Edition. 4to 11" - 13" tall; 793 pp; Dust jacket with a couple rubbed spots on the edge, remains a Very nice clean tight attractive book.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Near fine hardcover, textured brick cloth, gold lettering. Rust stain to all edges. Jacket very good, some edge wear, scrape with some paper loss on front, not price-clipped. California Centennial Edition, first edition thus. Strong binding. No writing, no foxing. A fine thick copy. 794 pages. M06942.

Leatherbound. Condizione: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 238. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1914 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 238.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Cloth very good. Paper toned. Dj with light edge wear and chips, small hole on spine, with depression in cloth.; 9.1 X 6.6 X 1.1 inches; 794 pages.

Condizione: New. Print on Demand pp. 236.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 2 Volume Set with slipcase. Minor shelfwear to both volumes: light scuffing along edges and covers. Both volume are tightly bound, no marks. Books are in Very Good-plus condition. Heavy shelfwear to slipcase: scuffing, top edge is completely split and torn, very delicate and coming undone. Slipcase is in Poor condiiton.

LeatherBound. Condizione: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1927 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 264 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 264 Read, George Willis, 1819-1880,Read, Georgia Willis.

LeatherBound. Condizione: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1917 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 315 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 315.

READ, George Willis. A Pioneer of 1850, George Willis Read 1819-1880. The record of a journey overland from Independence, Missouri, to Hangtown (Placerville), California, in the spring of 1850, with a letter from the Diggings in October of the same year and an account of a journey from New York to California, via Panama, in 1862, capture by the confederate raider Alabama, etc., and a visit to the Nevada silver mining district in 1863. Boston, 1927. 1st ed. Frontis. Illus. Folding map. 185pp. Fine in slightly soiled d/j.

Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: English. Language: English. 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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1927. 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: : - 264, 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. 264 264.