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HOLMES, KENNETH L. (EDITOR) - Covered Wagon Women: Diaries & Letters from the Western Trails, Volumes 1, 5, 6 & 8

Title: Covered Wagon Women: Diaries & Letters from the Western Trails, Volumes 1, 5, 6 & 8
Description: Lincoln: Bison Books / University of Nebraska Press, 1995-1997-1998-1999. Softcover. Four softcover volumes from the set which numbers eleven in total. In these books, editor Kenneth Holmes presents the contents of diaries and letters as written by the women who traveled to the American West in covered wagons on such roads as the Oregon Trail. The editor offers the exact text of the writings, with a few parenthetical notations and numerous footnotes. The journeys occurred in the period between 1840 and 1865. With black & white photos, introductions and index at rear of each volume. --- In wraps with color painting to each front cover. --- Each volume in near-new condition, though with very slight rubbing to covers. (NOTE: Due to the weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested for any shipment other than by USPS Media Mail in the US.) ; Octavo - 8 to 9 in. tall; c.300 pp. pages. Near Fine .

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Price: US$ 24.50 Seller: Bluebird Books
- Book number: 87427