The Rambler in North America: MDCCCXXXII. - MDCCCXXXIII. (1831-33). 2 vols.
by LATROBE, CHARLES JOSEPH
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- Hardcover
- first
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About This Item
1835. London, Seeley and Burnside, 1835. 2 orig. full cloth, gilt lettering on backs. Uncut. Tears in hinges, backstrip loosening. But block tight. XI,321;VIII,336 pp. Some browning mainly to first and last leaves in both volumes. First edition. "The Author accompanied Washington Irving in his tour on the prairies, and a large part of the work is occupied with observations of Indian Life. It contains many satirical yet good-humored pictures of public life and social usages." (Sabin No 39222).
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- Bookseller
- Herman H. J. Lynge & Son (DK)
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- 28648
- Title
- The Rambler in North America: MDCCCXXXII. - MDCCCXXXIII. (1831-33). 2 vols.
- Author
- LATROBE, CHARLES JOSEPH
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Date Published
- 1835
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