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This is the cloth-bound hardcover First Edition of "Blue Enchantment : The Story of Crater Lake" by Wayland A. Dunham. The book about the famous lake at the heart of the eponymous Crater Lake National Park in Oregon, was published in 1942 by Caxton Printers of Caldwell, Idaho. Starting out with poetry by Mr. Dunham concerning the ancient Native American legends about the lake, the text then follows up with a complete guide to the lake including geological history and prominent physical attributes that lend to the charm and beauty of the area. The book is illustrated with 15 halftone photographs, three of which are in full color (These three, which includes the frontispiece, are printed on calendered paper). It's a lovely book - one to be cherished. On the front end-papers is a brief signed inscription in ink by Mrs. Vivian C. (Spencer) Miller. ***************************************** The Chapters are as follows (The first is a long poem by Mr. Dunham recalling Indian legends. For poetic style, Dunham was obviously inspired by Longfellow) :: 1) LAY-O-YAINA .The Indian Legend of Crater Lake / 2) MAZAMA . Pages from the Memory-Book of Nature / 3) SKY-RIDING THE RIM . A personally Conducted Tour / 4) PEOPLE, PLACES, NAMES, AND THINGS . A Glossary of Brief Facts / 5) BIBLIOGRAPHY ***************************************** TITLE : Blue Enchantment : The Story of Crater Lake / AUTHOR : Wayland A. Dunham (1898 - 1958) / IMPRINT : Caxton Printers / PLACE : Caldwell, Idaho / DATE : 1942 / EDITION : First Edition / STATUS : Out of Print - OP / DETAILS : Trade hardcover; contains 15 halftone photographs, 3 in full color (color photographs printed on calendered paper); has a brief Bibliography; 109 pages;5 1/4" x 7 1/2"; light gray, cloth-covered boards and spine with blue lettering on spine and front cover; white dust-jacket printed in blue and black lettering; rear panel of jacket has photograph and brief biography of the author; reverse side of jacket has the publisher's list. ***************************************** CONDITION . BOOK : VERY GOOD … JACKET : GOOD PLUS … This is a previously owned book that remains clean and attractive, with the following particulars noted : EXTERIOR -- Spine is slightly darkened, and foot of spine is somewhat compressed with accompanying slight abrasion, else near-negligible signs of handling, the whole of the exterior being clean and attractive. / BINDING -- It is obvious that the book has been read, the leaves opening easily. However no leaves are detached or loose, and the whole is solid. / INTERIOR --The front free end-paper has an inked inscription with signature : [ Mrs Vivian C (Spencer) Miller / Seen in 1946 or '47 in Summer / July 25 - 26 - / Very Beautiful Lake." ] The rest of the book has no writing, marginalia or underlining, being clean and presentable. / DUST-JACKET -- Chipping, crimping, small loss and a one inch tear exhibit along the top edge; surface rub and shallow indentations are moderate; front flap is split from top edge for just slightly over 2 1/2 inches; else jacket is clean. A clear mylar cover protects the jacket from further wear. Seller Inventory # 2365
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