Hewitt randall h (11 risultati)

521 S. Orig.-Leinwand. Buchschnitt etwas stockfl. *Eins von 750 Exemplaren. Sprache: Deutsch.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very good. Reprint. 521 pages. With Map and Illustrations. This copy belonged to John S. Gray, a noted western historian, writer, Custer authority, and author, and the book has pencil underlings by him as well as 5 pages of notes in his hand. Very good in blue cloth. (012).

cloth. Condizione: Good. iii+521pp+ads, plates, fld map, cloth vg+ Howes H-457 Smith #4393 Wagner-Camp #391 note Graff #1875 Very detailed account of an 1862 trek to the Northwest via South Pass, much of interest. The superior edition.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. "Second Edition" on backstrip. Light blue cloth with red titles to spine & front, illustration of a mule-drawn wagon descending a steep narrow mountain road applied to front - illustration is scuffed and appears to have been applied twice - one can make out the edges of two applications. Binding with light wear and soil, 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches, good joints, tight. Text & plates counted and complete: frontispiece portrait of Christopher C. Hewitt, [i-vi], i-iii, [1]-521 clean pages, 12 pp. publisher's adverts. 58 plates (counting the frontispiece) with a folding map in perfect condition. This includes the plate "Variegated", facing p. 230, which Howes says is only in some copies. Howes H457 (aa rarity). Howes calls this the third edition, a greatly expanded edition of Hewitt's Notes by the way. Memorials of a Journey across the Plains. Olympia: 1863 [58 pages]; reprinted Olympia: 1872 (Howes 2nd edition); "ed. 3, greatly enl. by Judge Hewitt's nephew and namesake, with "Across the Plains and over the Divide." NY [1906].Wagner-Camp 391. "Traveled from St. Joe to Omaha, then via ft. Kearney, Ft. Laramie and the Lander Cut-off; then north through Deer Lodge and Bitter Root Valleys over the Mullan Military Road.This journal was expanded into a book of 521 pp.The book is full of shrewd observations."Graff 1876. "One of the best Oregon Trail narratives." Mintz 222. "This is a detailed overland narrative to the Northwest part of the nation via South Pass. Hewitt's narrative is a good example of the nation's early pathfinders. The author went from Ft. Laramie by way of the Lander cutoff through what is now Wyoming and over the Mullan Road to Columbia. Hewitt's journal is one of the few printed of an 1862 crossing. Only a half dozen or so copies of the first edition exist in complete form."Flake 3973. The first edition is 3972: "Meets Mormon wagon trains, passes north of Salt Lake 'the kingdom of the Latter-day Saints or sinners.'" This edition 3973: "Encounters Mormon wagons on the trail, p. 77, 130-32, 139, 215-16." Hewitt condemns in no uncertain terms the foul language and behavior of the Mormon drivers, "A more sinister, brawling, profane gang would cut a throat or scuttle a ship, it would be difficult to collect together from the slums and cesspools of the universe.Fouler, viler and more blasphemous talk never in more continuous volume flowed from the lips of beings possessed of palates than came from those creatures, regardless of the decencies of life." - p. 89.Randall Henry Hewitt (1840-1916), b. Seneca Falls, NY; d. Los Angeles, CA. Hewitt became a newspaper man in the Washington Territory, and at one time had an owner's interest in both the Territorial Republican and the Temperance Echo.…

18.8x12.8 cm, pp. [1-6] i-iii [iv] [1] 2-519 [520: blank] [521-532: ads], 58 inserted plates, other illustrations in the text, 1 inserted map (folded), original blue cloth, front and spine panels stamped in red, pictorial paper onlay affixed to front panel, fore and bottom edges untrimmed. Second edition, enlarged. One of the best Oregon Trail narratives. First printed in 1863 in Olympia, Washington as NOTES BY THE WAY. MEMORANDA OF A JOURNEY ACROSS THE PLAINS (a great rarity of Western Americana) and reprinted in 1872 (pretty much unprocurable as well). This second edition, enlarged by Judge Hewitt's nephew and namesake, with plates and a map added. "A well-written and detailed account of an overland journey from St. Joseph, Mo., to Olympia, Wash., in 1862" (Soliday). "This is a detailed narrative to the Northwest part of the nation via South Pass. The author went from Ft. Laramie by way of the Lander cutoff through what is now Wyoming and over the Mullan Road to the Columbia. Hewitt's journal is one of the few printed of an 1862 crossing" (Mintz). The book has no list of illustrations. Some copies of the book have 59 illustrations on inserted plates. This copy has 58, but the plate reported often missing, "Variegated Bluffs -- Green River" facing page 230, is present here. Graff 1875. Howes H447. Mattes 1845. Mintz 222. Smith 4393. Some scattered foxing, mainly frontispiece tissue guard and endpapers, a very good copy. (#166981).…

hardcover. Condizione: Good. cover shows minor wear and rubbing. pages lightly tanned and clean.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good-. No Dust Jacket. Pictorial blue cloth binding with paper art plate on front board rubbed at extremities; corners abraded; boards lightly scuffed; binding cracking at a few points in textblock; gift inscription pencilled on front paste-down; leaf edges foxed, else a very stable, clean book, with bright & clear ils. No dj. ; B&w photos, ils. & fold-out maps. ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 521 pages.…

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: 662. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1906 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: 662.…

Third edition, great enlarged by the author's nephew. Octavo. iii, [1], 521, [1], [12, publisher's ads] pp. plus numerous full page illustrations and a foldout map. Publisher's green cloth with red spine and cover lettering, front cover with laid down plate as issued. Zane Grey's copy with his customary purple signature on front pastedown and his blind-stamp on front endpaper. Spine ends a little pushed in, but a very good and clean copy.First appeared in 1863 under the title Notes by the Way. Hewitt came to the Pacific Northwest in 1862 via the South Pass and these are his memories of that trip.…

HEWITT, Randall H. Across the Plains and Over the Divide. New York: Broadway Publishing Co., [1906]. iii, 521, [12, advts.]pp. 59 plates, folding map. Orig. pictorial cloth. With inscription from the author and his wife. Very good. Howes H-457, "aa." Soliday I:1099. Mintz 222. Eberstadt Modern Overlands 222. Tweney 89, 29. Smith 4393. Wagner-Camp 391 (note). Graff 1875. The third and much expanded edition of the narrative which first appeared in 1862 under the title, Notes by the Way, and one of the best of all Oregon Trail narratives. Most copies of the third edition contain only 58 plates; this copy has a 59th, facing p. 230 (see Howes). Hewitt's journey followed, for the most part, a hitherto unknown and dangerous route, from Dundee, Illinois, to St. Joe, then up to Council Bluffs, overland to Laramie, Fort Hall, up to Coeur d'Alene, Spokane Falls, Portland and Olympia. He kept a detailed diary, and this narrative is one of the few substantial accounts of an 1862 crossing. "[Hewitt] experienced most of the adventures and hardships of the overland pioneer - Indian raids, terrible desert crossings, buffaloes, grizzlies, etc. Part of the end of the journey was made on the Columbia River" - Soliday. Inscribed on the front flyleaf by Hewitt (1840-1916) and his wife Ellen (1840-1922) to a cousin.…

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 1906. 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: - 662, 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. 662 662.…