Stephen Hall Meek (23 results)

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Condition: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. vi, 17 pages. The publisher's cloth covered boards are sturdy and fresh, their corners sharp, the spine slightly sloped; a previous owner has neatly signed her name to the front pastedown, else the contents are unmarked and attractive. 150 grams.

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. First Edition Thus. Originally published as "A Sketch of the Life of the First Pioneer" in The Golden Era in April 1885. Beige cloth boards with gilt lettering on spine. Minor rubbing to extremities; subtle bumping to spine; mild soiling. No dust jacket, as issued. Tight binding and clean interior. Introduction and notes by Arthur Woodward. Black-and-white portrait illustration on title page. Stephen Hall Meek was a fur trapper and explorer who was the older brother of Joseph Meek. In this brief autobiographical sketch, Meek recounts the highlights of his career, which included working for William Sublette, traveling with Benjamin Bonneville and Joseph R. Walker, and "safely" leading a large wagon train to Oregon on the Meek Cutoff. ; B&W Illustration; 8vo; 17 pp.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Printed in a small edition. Original publisher's light brown cloth binding with gilt lettering on spine. 5 3/4" x 8 3/4." Seventeen pages, complete. One black-and-white illustrated portrait of Stephen Hall Meek, complete. "Printed by Grant Dahlstrom at the Castle Press, Pasadena, California." A small, gilt sticker from a former owner, "Pauline R. More," is tipped in on back pastedown. Covers are very clean and intact except for a horizontal line running the width of the front cover about halfway down. Pages are intact but have faint dampstaining throughout. Pages also have a smell like a citrus-scented solvent. A Near Fine copy. Autobiography of "the oldest pioneer," Stephen Hall Meek (1807-1889), a fur trapper, prospector, and wagon train guide. He was the brother of another pioneer and mountain man, Joseph Meek (1810-1875), who later became a politician in Oregon Country and Oregon Territory. Meeks Cutoff in northeastern Oregon is named after Stephen. Excerpt from the Introduction: "So far as I am aware, this autobiography of Stephen Hall Meek with his portrait which appeared under the title, 'A Sketch of the Life of the First Pioneer' in The Golden Era, April, 1885, is the only account of 'The Oldest Pioneer' yet published.".…

First Edition. Cloth. v-vi, 17pp. Title-Page illustration. Introduction and Notes by Arthur Woodward. Older brother of the famous trapper, guide, and frontiersman, Joe Meek. An interesting biography of this obscure mountain man. As New.

Octavo. vi, 17 pages. Joseph L. Meek, journeyed to the mountains with William Sublette's 1829 mule caravan. In the fall of 1831 he, along with Bridger and Sublett established a fur trade base on forks of the Snake River. Arthur Woodward notes the scarcity of information on a figure who travelled also with Bonneville and James Kirker, the scalp hunter of Chihuahua. Printed by Grant Dahlstrom in a very small print run. A very nice copy bound in beige cloth, spine lettering gilt, only a bit of toning to board edges, no names or bookplates.…

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 1948 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 32 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.…

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 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 2026, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1816. 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, Vol:- Volume 34, Pages:- 56, 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. Volume 34 56.…

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

Hardback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.