Ball Powers Kate (44 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Poor. Near Fine condition hardcover book, Poor condition dust jacket. Bright gilt lettering on front and spine, not worn. Light shelf wear to covers. Minimal smudging to page edges. Note from publisher pasted on ffep. Dust jacket unclipped. Jacket has shelf wear, smudging, bumping, and toning. Many tears, largest is about 4 inches at front flap. Jacket protected by Mylar. Each book individually inspected and described. Never X-Library unless specifically stated as such. …

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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Fine condition hardcover book, Fine condition dust jacket. Book wrapped in protective plastic. No visible imperfections to book or jacket. Dust jacket unclipped. All books are individually inspected and described. Never X-Library unless specifically described as such.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Fine condition hardcover book, Very Good condition dust jacket. Slightest shelf wear to covers and spine. Minute toning and slightest spotting to text block edges. Dust jacket unclipped. Dust Jacket has shelf wear, toning, very slight smudging, and few tears. Largest tear is about 1/4 inch. Jacket protected by mylar. All books are individually inspected and described. Never X-Library unless specifically described as such.…

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Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. First Edition. Very good condition. Text is clean of any markings or notes. Binding is tight with very minimal corner bumping. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" Tall.

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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Xi, 231 Pp. Green Cloth, Gilt. Fine, No Names Or Marks Or Wear. Dj Lightly Used, No Tears Or Chips Or Fading, Three Vertical Creases On And Around Spine Where Dj Folded For Storage In The Book. Front Flap Mostly Excised, As On All Or Almost All Copies. Plates (illustrator).…

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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Green cloth boards with stamped title on cover and spine. Illustrated. 231 pages. NEAR FINE.

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hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Acceptable. Hardbound with dust jacket, published 1925. Front jacket flap clipped. No text markings noted; mild usage wear.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Autobiography of John Ball' provides an intimate and detailed account of a life spanning nearly a century of American expansion and development. John Ball, a pioneering explorer, lawyer, and educator, offers a firsthand perspective on some of the most significant movements in 19th-century United States history. Central to the narrative is Ball's participation in the Nathaniel Wyeth expedition of 1832, a journey across the continent that established him as one of the first settlers in the Oregon Territory.His observations capture the challenges of the Oregon Trail, the rugged beauty of the Pacific Northwest, and the early efforts to establish agricultural and educational foundations in the West. Beyond his western travels, the work delves into Ball's later life in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he became a prominent civic leader and geologist. This autobiography serves as a vital historical record of the American frontier spirit, bridging the gap between the wild landscapes of the early West and the burgeoning communities of the Midwest. Readers will find a compelling story of resilience, curiosity, and the intellectual pursuits of a man who helped shape the geographical and social landscape of a growing nation.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Autobiography of John Ball' provides an intimate and detailed account of a life spanning nearly a century of American expansion and development. John Ball, a pioneering explorer, lawyer, and educator, offers a firsthand perspective on some of the most significant movements in 19th-century United States history. Central to the narrative is Ball's participation in the Nathaniel Wyeth expedition of 1832, a journey across the continent that established him as one of the first settlers in the Oregon Territory.His observations capture the challenges of the Oregon Trail, the rugged beauty of the Pacific Northwest, and the early efforts to establish agricultural and educational foundations in the West. Beyond his western travels, the work delves into Ball's later life in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he became a prominent civic leader and geologist. This autobiography serves as a vital historical record of the American frontier spirit, bridging the gap between the wild landscapes of the early West and the burgeoning communities of the Midwest. Readers will find a compelling story of resilience, curiosity, and the intellectual pursuits of a man who helped shape the geographical and social landscape of a growing nation.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hard Cover. Dust Jacket Included. First Edition. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Top front corner slightly bumped; a few small specks of soiling on the foredge of the page block. Most of the front flap of the jacket has been excised, leaving a 1" piece that wraps around the front board. The jacket also has light edgewear and a few tiny chips. Includes a few photographs; 231 pages.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. No Jacket. Dark blue hardcover cloth binding with gilt titles and lightly bumped corners. Water stain bottom corner of pages but very minor damage. Reprinted from Ball's manuscript written when he was 80 years old. His early life is an intimate picture of the New Hampshire family with a large family. In 1832, he joined Capt. Wyetg on a trip to Oregon, Then he becam a passenger on a whaling vessel. In 1836 he helped settle Western Michigan. After the Civil War, he journeyed south and eventually traveled to Europe. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Photographs (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Original green cloth with gilt lettering on front cover. Gilt lettering on spine. 6 X 8 3/4 inches. 231 pages. Ball (1794-1884) was an American settler, educator, lawyer and member of the Michigan State legislature. This autobiography is compile by his daughters, Kate Ball Powers, Flora Ball Hopkins and Lucy Ball. Contents in this copy, Book the First-Early Life, 1794-1831, Book the Second-Across the plains to Oregon and the return home by Cape Horn, 1832-1835, "Book the Third-Michigan in the making, 1836-1857, Book the Fourth-Civil War, travels at home and abroad, later life. Ball was also known to be the first American school teacher in Oregon. He also wrote the fist account of the geology of Oregon. He was a key figure in creating Michigan's public School system. Copy has a yellow dust jacket with and black and white photograph of the statue of Ball with two children. Dust jacket has several small rubbed spots and a small soiled mark on the front and back covers. Edge of front cover is slightly chipped. Copy is very clean. Pages are very clean and complete. Binding is tight.…