S N Carvalho / Incidents of Travel and Adventures in the Far West with Col 1860

Description: Incidents of Travel and Adventures in the Far West; with Col. Fremont's Last Expedition Across the Rocky Mountains Author: S. N. Carvalho Title: Incidents of Travel and Adventures in the Far West; with Col. Fremont's Last Expedition Across the Rocky Mountains Publication: New York: Derby & Jackson, 1860 Description: Hardcover. 1860 later printing, first published in 1857. Book is Very Good Plus or better, rebound in very nice green cloth with a nice black mottled pattern, very clean, spine has gilt title with ornamentation, retains original end papers, Binding is Fine. Text would be at least Very Good Plus. No frontis as issued. The book does have the scarce dedication page to Fremont's wife Jessie. Book is evenly toned but does have a few random small brown stains, also small stamp "Property of U.S. Army" stamp on title page. The first portion of the narrative is 250 pages and documents authors travels as artist for Fremont's fourth 1853 expedition looking for a railroad route through the Rockies. Carvalho left the Fremont party and took the southernly route to Los Angeles. The second portion of the book, 130 pages, is devoted to Mormonism and their practices. Very detailed information on plural marriage, sermons, and various Mormon leaders. Four pages of advertisements are present. A nicely rebound later printing with valuable information about travels with Fremont and Mormonism. Very Good / No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Seller ID: 002247 Pacific Coast Books is an online book store featuring quality books at a reasonable price. For almost 25 years we have bought and sold rare books, operated a retail book store, sold books online, and participated in nearly 100 book fairs. Currently we have almost 2,000 books online for your consideration. Each book has been carefully collated, described, photographed. They are now offered to you on ebay.com, abebooks.com or Biblio.com platforms. Books are professionally packed, the dust jackets receive a new mylar sleeve, and are promptly shipped within 24 hours via USPS. We are proud members of the ABAA and ILAB and welcome your inquiries. Many thanks and good reading, Terms All orders ship within one business day. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund. Free Return Shipping, Please contact me immediately if you have an issue with the book.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 125 USD

Location: Gleneden Beach, Oregon

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