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WAY TO THE WEST/EMERSON HOUGH, deluxe edition, 1922, VG+ book, Crockett, Boone

WAY TO THE WEST, BY EMERSON HOUGH, deluxe 1st Grosset edition, 1920, VG+ book. Dust jacket by Remington Schuyler; Four internal illustrations by the great Frederick Remington. The original 1903 1st edition with a different company reportedly carried six interior illustrations. This is a nice historical summary on some of the main men in the westward expansion and empire quest of the USA. Here come to life once more Daniel Boone, Davy Crockett and Kit Carson, who with axe and rifle and birch-bark canoe set out to carve a nation. Here is the story of that Westward course of Empire–the story of the Great Trails—The Santa Fe and the Oregon. Here are the facts of the glorious romance—THE COVERED WAGON–THE HISTORY OF THE FAMOUS MEN… Some might consider this approach to western US history a bit dated and narrow, but the approach is still promoted in many classrooms across the USA. Emerson Hough [ huff ] (June 28, 1857 – April 30, 1923) was an American writer best known for writing western stories and historical novels. His early works included Singing Mouse Stories and Story of the Cowboy. He was well known for his 1902 historical novel The Mississippi Bubble. Many of his works have been adapted into films and serial films. Hough was an Iowan who became major force in U.S. western history and literature in the early 20th century. Hough wrote of the one earliest treatments on the sometimes controversial, WW1 era APL (American Protective League as well.

A Farewell To Arms Book Ernest Hemingway HC DJ 1929 Rare Photoplay Edition

This product is a rare first photoplay edition of Ernest Hemingway’s novel “A Farewell to Arms,” published in 1929 by Grosset & Dunlap. This vintage hardcover book is intended for an adult audience and is written in English. As part of the naturalism literary movement, this antique book explores themes of war and art & culture, making it a valuable and collectible piece for enthusiasts of Hemingway’s work.

WHITE ORCHIDS-1935 Novel-GRACE LIVINGSTON HILL-Excellent Unstated 1st Hardcover!

Hi! You’re looking at an excellent overall condition book which is a classic 1935 romance novel written by author GRACE LIVINGSTON HILL–the book is an unstated First Edition 1935 Grosset & Dunlap Printing and a HARDCOVER with no dustjacket. This book is in excellent overall condition and has a very light forward list of the spine end, very light dings on the spine and opening tips, a very small whitish spot on the lower right of the front surface, a couple of very light abrasions on the lower edges of the cloth cover, light browning on the binding edges of the boards and first / last pages, a marked out gift inscription and a date on the blank first page, a few scattered, slight and small discolored spot on a few of the book’s pages, a couple of light scuffs on the covers and just light shelfewar and light evidence of gentle browsing but no other significant flaws! The book is titled White Orchids and it was written by GRACE LIVINGSTON HILL; it was published by Grosset & Dunlap in 1935 and is an unstated 1st Edition copy.Camilla Chrystie was losing hope. She’d had an accident while rushing to get medicine for her beloved mother, who was dangerously ill. Then, miraculously, a handsome and wealthy playboy had offered Camilla his help. But when they had joined together in a desperate effort to save Camilla’s mother, they had found themselves drawn into a friendship that surprised them both.Touched and warmed by their time together, Camilla is soon caught in yet another dilemma. Should she trust the man’s solemn words of friendship—and love—even though he had returned to his world of wealth and seemingly forgotten about her completely? Was what they shared real, or is she being foolish to believe his assertion that they could find a true and lasting love together? A fantastic find, and a beautiful copy of this book!Thanks for looking, and good luck if you’re bidding! Also be sure to check out all of my other great books currently listed on ebay auctions–I can combine shipping for multiple purchases!