Westward the Briton: The Far West, 1865-1900 As Seen by British Sportsmen and Capitalists, Ranchers and Homesteaders, Lords and Ladies (Bison Book #155)
by ATHEARN, Robert G
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- good
- Paperback
- Signed
- Condition
- Good
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Littleton, Colorado, United States
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About This Item
Lincoln: A Bison Book / University of Nebraska Press. Good. 1953. Softcover. A signed softcover edition of historian Robert G. Athearn's account of the many British visitors to the Trans-Mississippi West. The Britons came with notions of making investments, becoming settlers, or simply as tourists. Includes a section of black & white plates showing various Western scenes. Signed by the author on title page. --- In light brown wraps with image of Englishmen preparing a breakfast of freshly-caught trout along a Colorado river. --- A well-worn copy with considerable rubbing to covers, prior owner's signatures to front endpapers and infrequent underlinings & marks; otherwise remaining sound.; Octavo - 8 to 9 in. tall; xv, 208 pages; Signed by Author .
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- Bluebird Books (US)
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- Title
- Westward the Briton: The Far West, 1865-1900 As Seen by British Sportsmen and Capitalists, Ranchers and Homesteaders, Lords and Ladies (Bison Book #155)
- Author
- ATHEARN, Robert G
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- A Bison Book / University of Nebraska Press
- Place of Publication
- Lincoln
- Date Published
- 1953
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