Search Results: Exploration / Travel from SRG Antiquarian Books

Afoot and Alone; A Walk from Sea to Sea By the Southern Route. Adventures and Observations in Southern California, New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, etc. By Stephen Powers. Illustrated by Numerous Engravings. Hartford, Conn: Columbian Book Company, 1872"These were the happiest days of my life..in the large liberty and lawlessness of the prairies..." [from the Preface]
Condition: This original cloth hardcover is shown in the photographs. Binding is secure, toning is minimal, and no stamps, crimps or writing was found within. Please review photos and ask for more if necessary to make your best buying decision!
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Around the World with General Grant, A Narrative of the Visit of General U.S. Grant to Europe, Asia, and Africa, in 1877, 1878 1879; To Which are Added Certain Conversations with General Grant on Questions Connected with American Politics and History. by John Russell Young, with Eight Hundred Illustrations.In Two Volumes. New York: Subscription Book Department, The American News Company: volumes are 631 pages each.Condition: This complete two volume set is bound in full leather and is in superior condition, with all maps, good gilt on covers and spine, and a secure binding with clean text blocks. Engraving of Grant is original and also in good condition, with tissue guard. Fold out map in volume II is present and all original and in very good condition as well. We carefully photograph our items so that you can review details of condition. After your review of the photos, please ask any questions or request additional photos from us so that you can make the best buying decision.*Please Note: This item… Read More

Asia: Stanford's Compendium of Geography and Travel: Northern and Eastern Asia (Vol. I) and Southern and Western Asia (Vol. II). A. H. Keane. London: Edward Stanford; 1896. In two volumes: 15 fold-out color maps (lithographs) and 189 illustrationsVolume I: Northern Asia (Caucasia, Russian Turkestan, Siberia) AND Eastern Asia (Chinese Empire, Japan) Volume II: Southern Asia (Afghanistan, India, Indo-China, Malay Peninsula AND Western Asia (Muhammadan States of Turkey in Asia, Arabia and Persia)Condition: This two-volume set is an original with 15 fold out maps in excellent condition as well as 179 illustrations in the combined volumes. Bindings are secure and cover and spine gold stamping is bright as shown. Note that the foldouts required the insertion of guards within the signatures which appear throughout the books as published. This was done to accommodate the large number of fold outs. All pages, maps and illustrations are present and accounted for! We carefully photograph our items so that you… Read More

California of the South: Its Physical Geography, Climate, Resources, Routes of Travel, and Health Resorts. New York: D Appleton & Company, 1888. With Maps (3 fold out originals) and numerous illustrations. 402 numbered pages includes alphabetical index. Plus 6 pages of Appleton's guidebooks.Great early guide to California with illustrations of known sights as well as well-known people's homes, ranches, etc. Covers climate, agricultural, plants, animals, topography and much more. Illustrations of the period not found elsewhere!Condition: In very good condition for its age. All original. One small stamp on front fly page about 1 inch square. Expected wear to spine and board edges, but all in all, a real beauty! The California fold out map has a couple of minor professional repairs. Please review all the photos carefully and ask for more information and/or photos if you need them to make a proper buying decision.*Please Note: This item will be shipped to your address of record AND will require a… Read More

1898 - WAR MAP and History of Cuba Including the Opening of the Spanish American War from the Latest Official and Most Authentic Sources. By Lieut. E. Hannaford. Copyright, 1898, by Mast, Crowell & Kirkpatrick. Springfield, Ohio: Mast, Crowell & Kirkpatrick: 1898.Own a piece of history in this small paper cover mini-history of Cuba with its spectacular maps. Very good explanation of not only the history but the lead-up causes to Spanish-American war, the United States and Spanish war vessels, as well as preparations and resources of all sides.Fold out color map is 14" x 20". Tinted map in back is 8" x 10".Condition: Remarkably good, considering age and format...maps are in super shape, and booklet is complete. There is tanning to pages and signs of use front and back. Overall, good as shown in photos. Questions? Please ask. Thanks.**Attention International Buyers**For all standard international book orders, we will be using Asendia consolidated shipping through Biblio.com. If you should choose… Read More

The Luck of Roaring Camp, Bret Harte, 1871 hard cover original. This original is a real beauty, awaiting your purchase for your Bret Harte collection or for a gift to a Harte enthusiast. At this price and in this condition, don't wait! This edition contains the story, "Brown of Calveras". The table of contents has been photographed for full contents above. Titles of included sketches / stories / Bohemian papers.The Luck of Roaring Camp; The Outcasts of Poker Flat; Miggles; Tennessee's Partner; The Idyl of Red Gulch; Brown of Calveras; High Water Mark; A Lonely Ride; The Man of No Answers; Mliss; The Right Eye of the Commander; Notes by Flood and Field; Mission Dolores; John Chinaman; From a Back Window; Boonder.Condition: This original 1871 hardcover of Bret Harte's work is a real beauty! The gilt on the spine is still present, as photographed. Covers are clean with just a bit of corner bumping. We found no writing, plates, tears, notations within. We carefully photograph our items so that you can… Read More

Memoir of the Life and Public Services of John Charles Fremont, Including an Account of his Explorations, Discoveries and Adventures on Five Successive Expeditions across the North American Continent; Voluminous Selections from his Private and Public Correspondence; his defence before the Court Martial, and Full Reports of His Principal Speeches in the Senate of the United States. By John Bigelow. With Spirited Illustrations, and an accurate Portrait on Steel. New York: Derby & Jackson, 119 Nassau St/. J W Derby & Co., Cincinnati. W H Tinson, Stereotyper. 1856 First Edition.John Charles Fremont was an explorer, a war hero, and a member of the United States Senate. He was also the first presidential candidate of the new Republican Party. The author ardently supported his presidency.
Condition: Good condition, especially for its age. Initial 15 -20 pages have semi-circular stain at the top, as photographed. New aged end pages. No writing, stamps, crimps, found within. NOT a Library copy. Please review… Read More

The New England Gazetteer; Containing Descriptions of all the States, Counties, and Towns in New England; also. Descriptions of the Principal Mountains, Rivers, Lakes, Capes, Bays, Harbors, Islands, and FASHIONABLE RESORTS within that territory. Alphabetically Arranged.Condition: This all original leather bound 1839 book is a real treasure! Binding is sound and we found no stamps, crimps, book plates, or writing within the pages. Original tissue on frontispiece illustration. We carefully photograph our items so that you can review details of condition. After your review of the photos, please ask any questions or request additional photos from us so that you can make the best buying decision. *Please Note: This item will be shipped to your address of record AND will require a verified signature upon receipt. Thank you for tracking your purchase and being available to sign for it upon delivery. We appreciate your business and hope to do business with you again!
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Ocean to Ocean on Horseback, Captain Willard Glazier, 1896 - fully illustrated.Captain Willard Glazier, author of "Capture, Prison-Pen and Escape" had always wanted to traverse the United States of coast to coast, which he began in April, 1876. He traveled for 200 days, astride his loyal horse "Paul Revere", lecturing, often sponsored by members of the GAR (Grand Army of the Republic), donating the proceeds of his lectures to various GAR posts and ultimately to the monuments of George Custer, who died shortly after he began his journey.Captain Glazier had much to talk about, having served for three years led by Bayard, Stoneman, Pleasonton, Gregg, Custer, and Kilpatrick. He was then captured during a cavalry between Kilpatrick and Stuart in October, 1863 and was imprisoned successively at Richmond, Danville, Macon, Savannah, Charleston, and Columbia. He escaped from Columbia in November 1864 and was recaptured and escaped two more times before the end of the war.His narrative includes fascinating… Read More

Peculiarities of American Cities. by Captain Willard Glazier. Illustrated. Philadelphia: Hubbard Brothers, 1886.Albany, Boston, Buffalo, Brooklyn, Baltimore, Charleston, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Chicago, Cheyenne, Detroit, Erie, Harrisburg, Hartford, Lancaster, Milwaukee, Montreal, Newark, New Haven, New Orleans, New York, Omaha, Ottawa, Pittsburgh, Portland, Philadelphia, Providence, Quebec, Reading, Richmond, Saint Paul, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Savannah, Springfield, St Louis, Syracuse, Toronto, Washington.
Condition: NOT a library book. Original with firm binding, original tissue guard on frontispiece illustration, clean interior. Please review photos and ask for more if necessary to make your best buying decision!
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The Railroads of the United States: Their History and Statistics: Comprising The Progress and Present Condition of the Various Lines with their Earnings and Expenses, and Showing Their Wonderful Power in Developing the Resources of the Country.To Which are Added a Synopsis of the Railroad Laws of the United States, and an Article on the Comparative Merits of Iron and Steel Rails by Henry M Flint. Philadelphia: John E Potter and Company, 452 pp plus 6 pp period ads (12mo, 5-1/2"x7-1/2"). 1868 First Edition.Condition: This all original first edition of "The Railroads of the United States..." is in very good condition, with a tight binding, original brown clay end pages, and bright gilt on the spine. We carefully photograph our items so that you can review details of condition. After your review of the photos, please ask any questions or request additional photos from us so that you can make the best buying decision.
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Report of The Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains in the Year 1842, and to Oregon and North California in the Years 1843-'44. By Brevet Captain J. C. Fremont, of the Topographical Engineers. Under the Orders of Col. J. J. Abert, Chief of the Topographical Bureau. Printed by Order of the Senate of the United States, Washington: Gales and Seaton, Printers. 1845, FIRST EDITIONOriginal report in custom slipcase with full original large map in custom case and smaller aged facsimile of same map in back pocket. Please review photos for complete set.Condition: Presenting the original 1845 Senate report entitled "Report of the Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains in the Year 1842, and to Oregon and North California in the Years 1843-1844." The book is complete with its bound-in maps. It was professionally re-backed with original spine piece re-applied as shown. The very large map has been encased in its own custom case, then combined with the book in a custom slip case. Within the pocket of the… Read More

Sights in the Gold Region, and Scenes by the Way, by Theodore T Johnson. New York: Baker and Scribner, 1849. First Edition first issue published with no map and no colored frontispiece illustration. 278 pages with full table of contents.One of the earliest accounts of the gold fields by an actual "returned" Californian. This is Johnson's detailed account of his month long visit to the gold fields, along with his journey from New York to San Francisco through Panama aboard subsequent steamers and his overland journey. He arrived in Sutter's Mill, observing the camps, towns, and significant people like Captain Sutter and John Sinclair. Providing insight into the mining methods, social life, and mistreatment of the actual workers, this is a significant contribution to gold rush history.Condition: Original boards with new spine and original spine piece re-applied. Please see photos reflecting excellent, careful and seamless professional restoration work! Some foxing and smudging within, but overall very… Read More

Sketches of Western Adventure of the Most Interesting Incidents Connected with the Settlement of the West, from 1755 to 1794. With an Appendix. Revised and Corrected, with Engravings.Exciting, thrilling adventures of Indian skirmishes, war parties, and often dramatic and tragic events in the settlement of the West. Recounted stories of Daniel Boone and military men, as well as settlers trying to carve their settlements out of an often brutal and dangerous land. Appendix which was added to this 1837 edition (originally published in 1832) adds significantly to the understanding of the Indian culture and peace negotiations and treaties as well as war expeditions (not included in the 1832 edition). Descriptions often detailed and graphic.Condition:. In original leather with all original end pages, paste downs and content. Secure binding. Pages are a bit "rippled" due to age and are well-foxed. Very readable with no damp smell or other damage. Complete. Please ask for more information and/or photos if you… Read More

Sunny Memories of Foreign Lands, by Harriet Beecher Stowe, Author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin", etc. Author's Edition, with Illustrations. London: Sampson Low, Son & Co., Two volumes in one. 1854 First Edition. Stowe's second published book, two years after Uncle Tom's Cabin. Presented as a series of letters to her friends and family during an extended tour of England and Scotland and mainland Europe. Originally published as two separate volumes in 1854, this is the combined "author's edition" with illustrations. Condition: NOT a library book. Beautifully bound as shown. Re-backed with original spine reapplied as shown. Please review photos and ask for more if necessary to make your best buying decision! *Please Note: This item will be shipped to your address of record AND will require a verified signature upon receipt. Thank you for tracking your purchase and being available to sign for it upon delivery. We appreciate your business and hope to do business with you again! **Attention International Buyers**… Read More

Travel and Adventure in the Territory of Alaska, Formerly Russian America--Now Ceded to the United States--and in Various Other Parts of the North Pacific. By Frederick Whymper. With Map and Illustrations. New York: Harper & Brothers, Publishers, Franklin Square. 1869. First Edition.Signed by W D Fenton, founder of the Oregon Historical Society.Illustrated frontispiece with original tissue guard, fold out map, wood engravings.
Condition: Good Condition. NOT a library book. Please review photos and ask for more if necessary to make your best buying decision!
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