IN THE HEART OF THE ROCKIES: A STORY OF ADVENTURE IN COLORADO. by Henty, G.A. (George Alfred Henty.)

London: W. Foulsham 223 pp, small 8vo (7 1/2" H). No date. Colour frontispiece. "This book has been carefully edited and slightly abridged to meet the reading tastes of the Modern Boy." - From verso of title page. "In the heart of the Rockies lay gold - and 'Straight' Harry Wade knew where to find it. His sixteen-year-old nephew, Tom, fresh from England, was one of the small party that set out with him to brave the dangers of the Colorado and seek their fortunes. They had to face avalanches, grizzly bears, and hostile Indians on the war-path, before they reached their goal - and the only way back was by canoe down the Colorado River, over rapids and through the Grand Canyon, with fresh perils at every turn --" Dust jacket has some light edge wear/creasing, a few very small edge tears, colours are very bright, protected in a mylar sleeve. . Hard Cover. Very Good+/Very Good.