James Mitchell Simpson (17 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.8.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.1.

Condition: good. A well-loved companion. Corners and cover might show a little wear, and you could find some notes or highlights. The dust jacket might be MIA, it might have been a library book and extras arenât guaranteedâ"but the storyâs all there!

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 4th revised edition. 242 pages. 8.75x5.75x0.25 inches. In Stock.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 183 Pages. The mines, hills and deserts of Arizona produce an incredible profusion of superb crystals and gem materials, some unique to the state and others the best in the world. For those with an interest in lapidary arts, Arizona has a great deal to work with. Its gem production is among the highest in the United States. The abundance of raw materials, great climate and beautiful scenery have made the state a Mecca for mineral and gem enthusiasts. Arizona hosts two of the most famous mineral gatherings in the world each winter --- the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show and the Qartzsite shows. Illustrated throughout with black and white maps and photographs on every page. From azurite to wulfenite, Arizona is known the world over for its rich abundance of rocks and minerals. No in its third edition, this gide covers well-known sites, and uncoveers many lesser known areas as well. Situated in landscape as diverse as the minerals themselves, these sites vary from arid desert to pine covered peaks. Detailed text describes wehre to go and what to look for at each collecting area. Maps for each site lead the rockhound to an almost limitless supply specimens. Black and white photographs picture the collecting area. Color photographs highlight beautiful specimens found at various sites. An invaluable guide for rockhounds just starting out, filled with expert advice and years of experience. For the experienced collector who has searched for Arizona's mineral resources for years, it is an outstanding source of the old and new sites throughout the scenic state. Contents: Locator Map, Map Legend, Introduction, Mineral Highlights, Mining in Arizona, Mineral and Gem Collecting in Arizona, Geography and Climate, Collecting Sites, Rockhound Rules, Outdoor Arizona, More Than Just Pretty Rocks, and Mineral Locator. Seventy-seven sites are listed.

Condition: Good. Corners are bent. There is some highlighting through out the book. Cover/Case has some rubbing and edgewear. Access codes, CDs, slipcovers and other accessories may not be included.

Paperback.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

Condition: New.

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

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

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

ISBN 0-935182-42-X. Trade Paperback. Very Good Condition. Tight sound unmarked copy with minor rubs to edges and corners of covers. No statement of later printing on copyright page.

Single Issue Magazine. Condition: Good. Illustrated by Simpkins, James (illustrator). First Edition. 58 pages. Many reproductions of black and white photos. Printed upon glossy stock. Features: France on the Prairies; Potlatch in the Park - photo-illustrated article on potlatch held in new Kwakiutl house built in Victoria's Thunderbird Park; Journey for Frances - 2nd instalment of Mrs. George Simpson's canoe journey of 1930 through two of the Great Lakes and on to the post later named Fort Frances; Wings Across Greenland - between 1928 and 1931 Parker D. (Shorty) Cramer made three attempts to fly across the Atlantic by way of northern Quebec and Greenland - photo-illustrated article; Early Northern Surgeons - article concerning some of the earliest predecessors of Dr. John Rae in Rupert's Land; Dr. John Rae and his Franklin Relics - photo-illustrated article; Dr. John Rae of the Arctic - short biography of the great explorer; John Rae's Stone House - photo-illustrated article on the ruins of Rae's winter house of 1846-7 near Repluse Bay; Rae's Arctic Correspondence - a review of the new volume of the Hudson's bay Record Society; Rae on the Eskimos - his opinions on the Arctic natives among whom he lived and travelled between 1846 ande 1854; The Old Shipwreck - mystery ship has lay wrecked on the north shore of Bylot Island for 130 years; Cobalt and Porcupine - how the great silver and gold mines of Northern Ontario were discovered and developed; Early Days at York Fort; Nice colour ad for Hudson's Bay Point Blankets on back cover. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. A sound vintage copy.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; The Beaver, Magazine of the North, March 1954, Outfit 284 - Early Northern Surgeons / Rae's Franklin Relics / Rae's Arctic Correspondence Whitewood Saskatchewan Band B.R.J. Fish Hassell Oliver Paquette Benny Hollinger Milton Flynn Barney McEnany Frank.