A Journey to Great-Salt-Lake City by Jules Remy and Julius Brenchley… with a Sketch of the History, Religion, and Customs of the Mormons, and an Introduction on the Religious Movements in the United States
by Remy, Jules and Julius Brenchley
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Florham Park, New Jersey, United States
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About This Item
2 volumes, large 8vo, original blue cloth, spine lettered in gilt, illustrated with 10 steel engravings, [2], cxxxi, 508; vii, 605 pp. Spines faded, spine ends frayed, edges and corners rubbed, a few spots of soiling to covers, a couple of tears on the top of spines, joints just a bit tender, normal aging, Salt Lake Temple donation bookplate on front endpapers; otherwise very good. This is an important first hand account of a journey across America from west to east. Wagner-Camp indicates that “Remy and his companion Julius Brenchley traveled from San Francisco to Salt Lake City in the summer of 1855… The Frenchman were fascinated by the Mormons, and much of this book is devoted to the new American religion.” However, unlike contemporary American accounts of the Mormons, Remy (1826-1893), and fellow European explorer Richard Burton, were far more objective in their commentary.
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- Bookseller
- Nicholas D. Riccio Rare Books & Prints
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 100468
- Title
- A Journey to Great-Salt-Lake City by Jules Remy and Julius Brenchley… with a Sketch of the History, Religion, and Customs of the Mormons, and an Introduction on the Religious Movements in the United States
- Author
- Remy, Jules and Julius Brenchley
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition in English
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- W. Jeffs
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1861
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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About the Seller
Nicholas D. Riccio Rare Books & Prints
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Florham Park, New Jersey
About Nicholas D. Riccio Rare Books & Prints
Established in 1999 we specialize in Americana, African Americana, Natural History, Travel & Exploration, Science & Medicine, and Maps & Atlases
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