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Thick 8vo. 589, [1] pp. Over 200 engraved illust. Blue cloth, gilt lettrng, a.e.g. (rubbng, edgewear, rubbng to fore-edges of first few leaves), still a G copy. Expanded edition of Buel's travel narrative through Tsar Alexander's Russia--published originally under the title Russian Nihilism--after the Crimean War, and the continuing terrorist actions by the Nihilist movement of the time; with special emphasis on their Siberian prisons. Included is an extensive section on the brutal treatment of Jews by Russia and Poland, with a decidedly racist tone by the author. Of particular interest is his analysis of the impacts of the Spanish-American War and its expansionism on the United States, as well as other governments.
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Near Fine. No Jacket, As Issued. 8vo. First edition. Hard cover in original cloth. Published Philadelphia: Historical Publishing Company, 1899. Large, thick 8vo., 589pp., frontis plate and over 170 text illustrations. Burgundy cloth with gilt titles, black rules, all edge gilting, decorative floral endpapers. Study of European politics and events at the turn of the century. Name on pastedown, near fine, tight, crisp, unworn.
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Very Good. Later. Later Printing. Hinges cracked, closed tear on bottom of title page, spine darkened, corners and spine ends worn, light scuffing and staining of covers, else Very good. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.
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Acceptable hardcover with No dust jacket. The book spine ends and cover corners have fraying. The book cover edges have minor wear. The book spine and covers have minor soiling and fading. The book hinges are lightly cracked. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.
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Good. Good hardcover. Pages brown. Illustrated in black and white. Outer edges of pages have Gold gilt (tarnished). Leather cover is brittle. Hinges cracked. Illustration list page is loose but with book. Corners worn and bent. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.
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