E S Topping Robert a Murray (2 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Item in VERY GOOD condition. Hard Cover. No notations or highlighting. Signs of shelf wear.

Hardcover with Dust Jacket. Condition: Near Fine. No Dust Jacket As Issued. Reprint. Robert Murray supplements the original work with an introduction, footnotes and an index. No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling; The bindings are tight and square, textblock edges have light age-spotting. Text clean, Appears unread. the Dust jacket has minor age-toning; 8vo.; 9 inches tall; v, 279 pages with in-text drawings and folding map at the rear. First published in 1883, the "Chronicles" explores the Yellowstone River region, detailing the indigenous peoples, explorers, fur traders, and military campaigns against Native Americans. It covers significant events like the Sioux War of 1876-77, notably General Custer's death, and the Nez Perce War of 1877. Topping also discusses the westward expansion of railroads and the histories of adjacent towns. He meticulously researched the era using firsthand accounts from early settlers alongside historical publications, newspapers, and other reliable sources. …