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Pass of the North: Four Centuries on the Rio Grande (Two Volume Set)
by C.L. Sonnicksen
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Very Good
- Seller
-
San Antonio, Texas, United States
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About This Item
Pass of the North: Four Centuries on the Rio Grande (Two Volume Set)
by C.L. Sonnicksen
Two Volumes Hardcover Cloth 465 & 140 pages. Condition Very Good Dust Jacket Very Good. Volume 1 Presumed First edition fourth printing 1980. Volume 2 Stated First printing 1980. Lovely set with light green boards dark green 1/8 buckram spine black and gilt embossing shows off this Clean, tight, square set with no marks, highlights or bookplates. Red topstain. Previous owner's address on front endsheet. Books Well kept and carefully stored in unread condition. Slight shelf wear. Pages are lightly toned. Unclipped dust jackets are discolored with age with slight shelf wear - a few punctures, stains, wrinkles and chips. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy.
A captivating exploration of the rich history and diverse cultures that have flourished along the Rio Grande in the region known as the Pass of the North. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, Sonnicksen chronicles four centuries of human interaction, from the indigenous peoples who first inhabited the area to the Spanish explorers, Mexican settlers, and American pioneers who followed.
With a keen eye for detail and a deep appreciation for the region's cultural heritage, Sonnicksen traces the intertwined histories of the people who have called the Pass of the North home, highlighting their struggles, triumphs, and enduring legacies. From the era of Spanish colonization to the modern-day challenges of borderland identity and immigration, "Pass of the North" offers readers a nuanced and comprehensive understanding of this dynamic and vibrant region at the crossroads of history.
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- Seller
- River House Books
(US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 657168
- Title
- Pass of the North: Four Centuries on the Rio Grande (Two Volume Set)
- Author
- C.L. Sonnicksen
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Texas Western Press
- Place of Publication
- El Paso, TX
- Date Published
- 1980
- Pages
- 465, 140
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- Texana; First Editions;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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River House Books
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San Antonio, Texas
About River House Books
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I found hundreds of nice dust jackets with no books to cover. Need one for your library? Have a look at that category!
Have some dust jackets to sell? Drop me a line!
I ship domestically in the US using the Post Office and internationally using consolidation services. Books are always wrapped then packed in cardboard boxes with padding to protect the contents. International shipments are double boxed with shipping paperwork attached to the outside of the box using a special envelope. And a complete duplicate of all the paperwork packed inside the outer box in case the attached set wanders off.
Previous international shipments to Austria, Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, Spain, Sweden, UK --> Help me fill in my international bingo card!
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