Across the Plains in '64

John S. Collins

Published by National Printing Company, Omaha, NE, 1904

About this Item

National Printing Company, Omaha, NE. 1904. Hardcover. First Edition. Presentation copy; The contents of this book dictated by John S. Collins to Mary G. Keller Stenographer, Collins and Morrision, Omaha (saddle makers) on the FFFP. On the Front Pastedown; Presented to Mary G. Keller by and has affixed a name card of the author. The book is tight, square, sound hinges, and unmarked. Book Condition: Good+; light wear to the head, tail, and tips from shelving; bumped tips, two small stains on front board. No DJ. The author states that he has sketched some of his experiences in the West before the days of the railroad from diary and memory. Topics are ; Incidents of early days west of the Missouri River--two thousand miles in an open boat from Fort Benton to Omaha-reminiscences of the pioneer period of Galena, General Grant's old home; life at Fort Laramie Wyoming where he was post trader; Indian affairs, Sioux Indians; Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse's bones. A clean, rare, and very presentable copy. Seller Inventory # 005129

Bibliographic Details

Title: Across the Plains in '64

Publisher: National Printing Company, Omaha, NE

Publication Date: 1904

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

Edition: 1st Edition