Author: BARNEBY, W. HENRY
Title: Life and Labour in the Far, Far West: Being Notes of a Tour in the Western States, British Columbia, Manitoba, and the North-West Territory
Description: London, Cassell & Company, Limited. 1884, 1st edition. (hardcover) Poor. xvi, 432pp +adverts. 8vo. In original red cloth boards, lettering in gilt to spine, decorative "Indian idols" in gilt to top board. Boards with notable wear, binding shaken, some gatherings near-separated. Spine toned to dark red, cloth soiled. Cloth beginning to split at hinges. Volume starting throughout; starting at front and rear hinges. Old scotch tape periodically used to reinforce gutters; now toned, often falling away leaving only toning. Folding map torn, laid-in at rear; same amateur repairs with clear tape at folds, now toned. "Arms of the Dominion and of the Provinces of Canada" leaf laid-in at half-title. With all blemishes duly noted, this remains a complete copy of this important work at an accessible price. Perfect for a beginning collector, bibliophile or historian of limited means, or as a reading copy. Lowther 641. Peel(3) 1115. A three man expedition to examine the possibilities for agricultural emigration, written from diaries kept on the journey. There was a second printing done in same red cloth by Cassell & Co. In 1884; this one presumed first edition, first printing.

Keywords: Canadian Prairies, Agriculture, Exploration, First Nations, Pioneers, Travel and Exploration, Western Canada


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