John mclung (31 risultati)

Condizione: New.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. No Dust Jacket. Revised and Corrected Edition. Dark brown cloth binding rubbed at extremities & slightly cocked; spine ends & board edges frayed; backstrip cloth splitting along rear gutter; boards a bit scuffed; front hinge & a few points in textblock cracked; owner's name & book note pencilled on front paste-down; top corners of first 85 pages dampstained; 2" closed tear to front free endpaper, along hinge; leaf edges, paste-downs, endpapers & some margins foxed/smudged, else good. No dj. ; B&w fronts ils.; originally published, 1836. ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 315 pages.…

Condizione: New.

Early reprint (first published 1832). i-viii, 9-315 pages. Hardcover: H 19.75cm x L 11.75cm. Contemporary dark cloth rubbed; wear and fraying and spine ends and along rear joint; bumped board corners worn. Ink ownership inscription dated 1856 on front free endpaper; foxing and some stains and soiling to interior leaves. One quire slightly pulled but binding is otherwise firm. With three b/w plates on paged leaves - frontispiece, page 167, and page 215.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the captivating and perilous world of the 18th-century American frontier, offering a glimpse into the lives of pioneers and Native Americans. It brings to life the experiences of individuals like Colonel James Smith, who was captured by Native Americans and adopted into their tribe, providing a unique perspective on their customs, beliefs, and way of life. Set against the backdrop of the French and Indian War and westward expansion, the narrative explores the complexities of cultural encounters and the challenges of survival in the wilderness. Readers will encounter vivid descriptions of hunting expeditions, battles, and the daily routines of both settlers and native tribes. The book delves into themes of resilience, adaptation, and the clash of civilizations, offering profound insights into the human condition and the consequences of colonialism. It challenges preconceived notions about Native Americans, portraying them not as mere savages but as complex individuals with their own rich traditions and beliefs. By shedding light on a pivotal period in American history, this book provides a deeper understanding of the forces that shaped the nation and the enduring legacy of the frontier experience. 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.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware.

Condizione: Very Good. L.F. Claflin and Co. Dayton, Ohio Binding: Hardcover Heel of spine is chipped and bumped, crown of spine bumped, pieces of spine stripped from binding. Otherwise binding is tight and boards only minimally worn.

19.5x12 cm. Original black cloth, backstrip torn and defective at bottom, chipped at edges, corners bumped. Fair to good condition. Revised edition. 315 pp., mild foxing throughout. Relates tales of early American settlers in Kentucky and the Northwest Territories, including Daniel Boone. Published by L.F. Claflin.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Early Reprint Edition. Illustrations, Biography of author who drowned in the Niagara River in 1859. Condition: Dark blue cloth, head and tail of spine chipped, corners worn, spine slightly cocked, a few page gatherings pulled, title on spine, newspaper clipping glued in on front endpaper, inner hinges starting. xxviii, 398pp., index, Howes M46. Good. Full refund if not satisfied.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Good+. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Full original calf, front hinge cracked and board loose, small chip at the top corner, end pages with large inking in previous owners name, foxed.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. good solid and tight with engravings original boards blind stamped with image on front.

Hard Cover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Revised Edition. 1854 revised edition. All three engravings included. Corners rubbed with minor splits to cloth along spine head and foot, portion of front free endpaper excised with remainder adhered to flyleaf, light stain on bottom corner (margin only), small dealer bookplate on front paste-down, a few pages lightly foxed. viii, 9-315 pp. Engraved frontispiece, two engraved plates. An early work on settlements in Kentucky, pioneer life, Native Americans, etc. Includes chapters on: Colonel James Smith; Daniel Boone; General Simon Kenton; General Benjamin Logan; Colonel William Crawford; John Slover; Captain Robert Benham; Alexander McConnel; Robert and Samuel McAfee; Bryant and Hogan; McKinley; David Morgan; Adam Poe; Mrs. Woods; Davis, Caffree and McClure; Captain James Ward; Francis Downing; The Widow Scaggs; Incidents attending the desertion of a young white man from a party of Indians; Adventures of John Merril; Ward, Calvin and Kenton; Ward, Baker and Kenton; May, Johnston, Flinn and Skyles; Captain William Hubbell; War in the North West; Harmer's Expedition; Adventures of Jackson Johonnet; Expedition of General Arthur St. Clair; Adventures of William Kennan; Expedition of Wayne; Mission of Miller; Battle of the 'Fallen Timber'; Adventure of the two young Johnsons; Appendix. …

Hard Cover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Revised Edition. 1854 revised and corrected Dayton edition (Howes M-46. Sabin 43053). Backstrip loose, corners rubbed with some loss from spine ends, front matter foxed, rear endpaper lightly foxed. viii, 9-315 pp. Engraved frontispiece, two engraved plates. An early work on settlements in Kentucky, pioneer life, Native Americans, etc. Includes chapters on: Colonel James Smith; Daniel Boone; General Simon Kenton; General Benjamin Logan; Colonel William Crawford; John Slover; Captain Robert Benham; Alexander McConnel; Robert and Samuel McAfee; Bryant and Hogan; McKinley; David Morgan; Adam Poe; Mrs. Woods; Davis, Caffree and McClure; Captain James Ward; Francis Downing; The Widow Scaggs; Incidents attending the desertion of a young white man from a party of Indians; Adventures of John Merril; Ward, Calvin and Kenton; Ward, Baker and Kenton; May, Johnston, Flinn and Skyles; Captain William Hubbell; War in the North West; Harmer's Expedition; Adventures of Jackson Johonnet; Expedition of General Arthur St. Clair; Adventures of William Kennan; Expedition of Wayne; Mission of Miller; Battle of the 'Fallen Timber'; Adventure of the two young Johnsons; Appendix. …

Cloth - Hard Cover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Revised. 315 pages, including several wood block plates. Rebound in green textured cloth covers, with gold lettering. Covers are just a little rubbed, but remain clean. Contents show moderate foxing, though are otherwise intact.

Hardcover. First Edition (from the sheets of the Kentucky edition). 4.5 x 7.5in. xii. 358pp. Bound in three quarters calf of the period over marbled boards. Title label in gilt. GOOD. Shows the boards and extremities well rubbed, former owner name of the period and a small bookseller label at the front paste-down, moderate foxing throughout, it appears that this copy was never bound with the last page of text (p. 359/360, )otherwise the binding is strong and tight, the text is unmarked, and the boards remain relatively distinct. As pictured.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Later Printing. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; 398 pp; Very nice and attractive book, tight, clean, great book.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good Plus. First edition. First edition. Hardcover. 12mo. 360pp. First Edition, later issue, same sheets-printed in Marysville, KY. Rebound. Half leather with marbled paper boards and endpapers. First blank sheets are ragged and torn along top edge. Text pages are toned with an occasional spot of foxing. Leather spine has some rubbing. Scarce. Howes M46.…

Cloth. Condizione: Very good. First Edition. Small octavo, xii, [13]-360pp. Rebound in red cloth, title in gilt on a black morocco spine label. Solid text block, foxing and toning throughout text. Occasional marginalia. Previous owner's name stamped on title page and written in pencil on last page. Housed in a custom red morocco clamshell, title in gilt on spine with four raised bands. (Coleman 2221) (Howes M46) (Sabin 43052) (Thomson 745). One of the primary sources of the tale of Daniel Boone. First edition of Sketches of Western Adventure by John A. M'Clung. (illustratore). …

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good+. 1st Edition. 8vo; True first edition, published in 1832. Rebound; 6 pages in the back are photocopied replacements. Pages are toned and foxed. Coleman 2221; Jilson, Rare KY pg. 89; Howes M46aa; Sabin 43052; Thomson 745; Vaughan 191. 360 pp.; Always Delivery Confirmation. 35 Years Fast Excellent Service. We Know How To Pack Books.…

Condizione: New. Print on Demand pp. 316.

Condizione: New. Print on Demand pp. 316.

Condizione: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. 316.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Title: Sketches of western adventure: containing an account of the most interesting incidents connected with the settlement of the West, from 1755 to 1794: with an appendix.Author: John A M'ClungPublisher: Gale, Sabin Americana Description: Based on Joseph Sabin's famed bibliography, Bibliotheca Americana, Sabin Americana, 1500--1926 contains a collection of books, pamphlets, serials and other works about the Americas, from the time of their discovery to the early 1900s. Sabin Americana is rich in original accounts of discovery and exploration, pioneering and westward expansion, the U.S. Civil War and other military actions, Native Americans, slavery and abolition, religious history and more.Sabin Americana offers an up-close perspective on life in the western hemisphere, encompassing the arrival of the Europeans on the shores of North America in the late 15th century to the first decades of the 20th century. Covering a span of over 400 years in North, Central and South America as well as the Caribbean, this collection highlights the society, politics, religious beliefs, culture, contemporary opinions and momentous events of the time. It provides access to documents from an assortment of genres, sermons, political tracts, newspapers, books, pamphlets, maps, legislation, literature and more.Now for the first time, these high-quality digital scans of original works are available via print-on-demand, making them readily accessible to libraries, students, independent scholars, and readers of all ages.++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++SourceLibrary: Huntington LibraryDocumentID: SABCP02166700CollectionID: CTRG97-B114PublicationDate: 18390101SourceBibCitation: Selected Americana from Sabin's Dictionary of books relating to AmericaNotes: Collation: 315 p., [3] leaves of plates: ill.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Reprint of the original, first published in 1872. The Antigonos publishing house specialises in the publication of reprints of historical books. We make sure that these works are made available to the public in good condition in order to preserve their cultural heritage. 436 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -Reprint of the original, first published in 1872. The Antigonos publishing house specialises in the publication of reprints of historical books. We make sure that these works are made available to the public in good condition in order to preserve their cultural heritage. 436 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Reprint of the original, first published in 1872. The Antigonos publishing house specialises in the publication of reprints of historical books. We make sure that these works are made available to the public in good condition in order to preserve their cultural heritage.…