1872 Prairie Farms and Prairie Folk by Parker Gillmore, In Two Volumes

Description: Prairie Farms and Prairie Folk by Parker Gillmore, In Two Volumes, Hurst and Blackett, London, 1872, 321pp, 282pp, cloth, 5 x 8", 12mo Poor condition/as is. Wear and staining to front and rear boards. Tips are bumped with exposed boards. Library catalog stickers on spines of both volumes. Wear to both spines, but still legible. Chipping to spine of volume I. Bookplates for The Library Company of Philadelphia on front pastedowns of both volumes. Marginalia to pastedowns and endpapers of both volumes. Toning and age-staining throughout textblocks. Binding is very fragile. Rear boards and spines are detached from binding, but still connected to front boards (applies to both volumes). Good candidate for restorative project. Please see photos and ask any questions prior to purchase. This set provides a comprehensive description of the life and culture of people who lived on the prairies of the American Midwest during the 19th century. Gillmore explores the history, geography, and natural resources of the region, as well as the unique challenges faced by the settlers who made their homes on the prairies. Some of the topics covered include farming practices, the role of women in the community, hunting and fishing, and the impact of the railroad on the region. Overall, Prairie Farms and Prairie Folk is a fascinating and informative account of life on the American prairies during the 19th century, offering a unique perspective on a little-known chapter in American history. FORN-MSB-0324-TUB0011-JC273

Price: 150 USD

Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

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