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The Golden Grindstone - The Adventures of George M. Mitchell
by Graham, Angus; Mitchell, George M. [Signed]
- Used
- fair
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Fair
- Seller
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Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada
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About This Item
Toronto: Oxford University Press, 1935. Book. Fair. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed and inscribed by George M. Mitchell upon title page. viii, 304 pages. Four black and white maps. Eleven black and white illustrations. "A well written book on an unusual Klondike gold rush adventure. In an uncommon move, Mitchell and his partners approached the Yukon via the Slave and Mackenzie and up the Peel and Wind rivers. He was injured and remained with the Loucheaux (Kutchin) Indians for many months." - G.J. Kim Whale. "Includes descriptions of the country, hunting, the customs and life of the Indians, with notes on scurvy." - Arctic Bibliography. Somewhat above-average wear to publisher's baby blue cloth. Minor lean to spine. Name inside front board. Whale 495. AB 6042, Smith 3715..
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- Bookseller
- RareNonFiction.com
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 431H4363
- Title
- The Golden Grindstone - The Adventures of George M. Mitchell
- Author
- Graham, Angus; Mitchell, George M. [Signed]
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fair
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Place of Publication
- Toronto
- Date Published
- 1935
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- George M. Mitchell, Loucheaux Indians, Kutchin Indians, Klondike Gold Rush - Personal Narratives
- Bookseller catalogs
- Native Peoples; Signed; Travel, Exploration & Adventure;
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
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