B-105-0047
Book: Solitary Rambles and Adventures of a Hunter by John Palliser
$650.00
DETAILS
An antique, Victorian period travel adventure book by Irish author John Palliser. In 1847, Palliser traveled to the United States to hunt in the west and northwest among the Indians, buffalo hunters and mountain men.
PROVENANCE
Property of a gentleman (Montreal, Quebec, Canada). Acquired from David Ewens Books, Canada, February 12, 1987. Ex Libris: American Museum of Natural History (New York, New York).
TITLE
Solitary Rambles and Adventures of a Hunter in the Prairies
PUBLISHER
John Murray (Albemarle Street, London, England)
BINDING
Contemporary half-calf hardcover. Marbled boards.
ILLUSTRATED
(6) plates
LANGUAGE
English
EDITION
Originally published: 1853
SUBJECT(S)
Travel, hunting, adventure
PLACE OF ORIGIN
England | United Kingdom
AUTHOR(S)
John Palliser (Irish, 1817-87)
PERIOD
Queen Victoria (1837-1901) | Mid 19th century
DATE
1853
DIMENSIONS
Width 5 Depth 1.25 Height 7.75 inches
8 vo.
CONDITION
Note: rebacked T.H. Edwards (June, 1987).
