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Wood, Leslie C. - Rafting on the Delaware River

Title: Rafting on the Delaware River
Description: New York, Livingston Manor Times, 1934. First Edition. Softcover. Octavo, 6.25 x 9 in. pp 270 + 2(Index). Illustrated with four pages of black and white historical photos. Olive-tan paper replacement cover. Title in black with black frame on lighter green paper pasted onto front board. Title page has two inch peel on upper right corner that does not impact words; bottom right corner of title page creased with half inch chip missing, tape repaired ; Previous owner's name and address stamped at top of title page. Minor thumbing. Quite scarce in any form. History of rafting on the Delaware River, particularly the transportation of timber, people, and goods. The author weaves topography, economics, personalities, and stories into a lively telling of the early function of this major Northeast artery. Very Good .

Keywords: Delaware History, New Jersey History, New York History, Pennsylvania History, American Waterways, Pennsylvania History, Logging, Commercial Lumber Transport, Rivermen, Riverboats, Northeast Timber,

Price: US$ 225.00 Seller: Aardvark Books
- Book number: 85431

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