Cantwell J C (24 results)

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Culbard, I.N.J.; Wands, Steve (illustrator).

Condition: New. Culbard, I.N.J.; Wands, Steve (illustrator).

Condition: New. Culbard, I.N.J.; Wands, Steve (illustrator).

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, 1904. 9 x 6 inches: pp. 325. Numerous photos. Lacks map. Note condition: Lacks cover, partial printer's wraps spine with handwritten title. Some light foxing. Interior good, clean, unmarked. Binding solid. Reading copy only. 58th Congress, Second Session. Document Number 155. …

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Culbard, I.N.J.; Wands, Steve (illustrator).

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the Yukon River valley in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Told through the eyes of a US Revenue Cutter Service officer, it chronicles the author's experiences navigating the turbulent waters of the Yukon River on a steamship, the *Nunivak*. The author's narrative captures the excitement of the gold rush era, when the Yukon was a frontier filled with opportunity and danger. He paints a vivid picture of the challenges of operating a steamship on a treacherous river, the difficulties of the voyage from San Francisco to Alaska, and the necessity of this government presence to bring law and order to a region experiencing a surge in population and commercial activity. The book delves into the social and economic realities of the Yukon during this era. Readers learn about the native population, their customs, and their changing lives in the face of a rapidly transforming environment. The author discusses the complexities of the gold mining industry, the rise of transportation and trade along the Yukon River, and the challenges of law enforcement in a remote and sprawling region. Through this first-hand account of life on the Yukon River during a pivotal period in its history, the book offers a valuable insight into the early days of Alaska's development. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Senate Documents No 155 & 210, 325 & 192 pp.+ Lge FoldOut Map of Alaska at back, Many, Many BW Photo Plts, Orig Full Brn Leather with Red & Blk Spine Labels, Gilt title, VG & Tight, 1st ed (Bound with13th Report on Reindeer in Alaska - Very Nice).

First edition. 8vo. 325 pp. Illustrations. Hardcover binding, gilt lettering spine, very good condition. (100220).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Publisher's gilt-titled cloth. Gilt dulled, mild soil/rubbing to cloth. Block edge foxed, ffep has small chip, minor soil to prelims. ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 325 pages.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1893 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set and contains approximately 21 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English.…

HARDCOVER. Condition: Good. 1st edition. 325pp, large octavo, tight binding, embossed green boards with gilt spine titles, worn all about (heavier on the backstrip) bumped and rubbed corners, owner's name, clean throughout.

Octavo. Publisher's green blind-stamped cloth with gold gilt lettering stamped to the spine. Illustrated with black and white plates taken from photographs. Top edge of text block darkened a bit by dust. Aside from some minimal wear along the edges of the boards, a remarkably tight and clean copy in very good to near fine condition. A. B. 18403. A scarce government publication on the exploration of the U. S. Revenue Steamer Nunivak that "operated as a revenue and patrol boat to serve the large population brought to the Yukon Valley by the gold rushes".…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Green cloth, 352 pages, illustrated, original owner name 1903 date on the flyleaf. A fine copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Dust Jacket. First Edition; First Printing. 8vo; 325 pages; Green cloth binding with light rubbing and wear. Illustrated with photographs throughout. Name on front free endpaper.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Report of the Operations of the U.S. Revenue Steamer Nunivak on the Yukon River Station, Alaska, 1899-1901. By 1st Lieutenant J.C. Cantwell and printed in Washington, D.C. by the Government Printing Office. 1902, 325 pp, 9 x 6.25 , library cloth rebind. In overall fair condition, with rubbing and discoloration to boards, primarily along the edges and corners. Hinges are in good condition with minor wear. Ex-library from the Wilmington Institute Free Library, with a bookplate on the front pastedown, card holder on the back flyleaf page, and the library s name holepunched through the title page and corners of photographs. No frontispiece, if one was ever included. General age-related toning to pages. Filled with numerous black-and-white illustrations throughout. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. An extremely scarce government printing, detailing the activities of the Nunivak, a small steamer that operated on the Yukon River in Alaska. FORN-ABE-MSB-1121-Shelf-620-aj843.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. First Edition. Large 8vo. Pp. 325. Green pebble-grain cloth, blindstamped, with gilt spine lettering. Amply illustrated throughout with b&w photo reproductions. A few pages were evidently attached to each other with slight dampening, with insignificant abrasion to those pages, not affecting text. That said, a handsome copy with bright shelf appeal. The Nunivak was dispatched to collect revenue and to offer law-and-order to the large gold rush populations that filled the Yukon Valley. Cantwell's narrative encompasses incidents of duty for three seasons. Includes a comparative Eskimo and Ingalik vocabularies; a list of vessels engaged in commerce; a reconnaissance of the Dall River, the Koyukuk River, and the Koyukuk Trail.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1902. Exploration. GPO/Washington, DC. Treasurt Department. Good green cloth, text is tight and clean. Edge wear at corners and head and tail of spine 325p.11/23 (o&e).

First edition. Octavo. 325, [1] pp. Illustrated throughout with photographs. Publisher's green cloth with gilt spine lettering. Very minor spine extremity and tip wear. Overall, a very good and clean copy in the original, very attractive, binding.While Captain of the Revenue Steamer Nunivak in 1899?1901, Cantwell sent out exploratory teams from the Yukon River, some during winter. This report contains a wealth of information about the native Alaskans, the local fauna and flora nd the typography of the land. His 1902 report was declared ?one of the finest books ever written about Alaska? by the explorer General Adolphus Greely. Between 1884 and 1901, Cantwell?s activities were mostly in the Arctic, usually with the RCS?s Bering Sea Fleet. Cantwell was a proponent for introducing reindeer into AlaskaPreviously owned by William Hamilton and signed and dated (1903) by him on the front pastedown. Hamilton was also involved in the introduction of reindeer into Alaska; "In 1902 the last importation of reindeer from Siberia took place, When Dr. William Hamilton, Assistant Agent of Education in Alaska and later Assistant Commissioner of the Federal Bureau of Education, assisted by Captain Francis Tuttle of the Bear, secured thirty head of reindeer from the vicinity of Cape Ilpinski at the entrance to Baron Korf Bay. The Russians thereupon withdrew all permits for the exportation of reindeer from their domain" (Carl Lomen).…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 19.68 x 24.13 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2021, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1893. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 20, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 20.…

Full Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 19.68 x 24.13 cms} A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine, front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, PURPLE DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. This service is chargeable. Original edition was published in [1893] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2021 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - English, Pages 20, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. {FOLIO EDITION (Size 12x19 Inches) IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST}. 20.…