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Very Good+ with No dust jacket as issued. 0809435853. Several small light scratches to page edges; brown leather covers w/gilt page ends, unmarked bookplate and Notes sheet laid in; 491 pages.
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Very good. Unknown white mark on front cover of brown leather with gilt writing on cover and spine. All edges gilded. Scratches on front gilded edge. Pages clean, binding tight. 491 p. Classics of the Old West S.. In this Classics of the Old West series reprinted by Time-Life, the author calls General George Crook who was sent to the west to subdue the Indians a "beacon of hope to the settler and a terror to the tribes in hostility" but adds that he possessed a "wonderful tenderness and commiseration for the vanquished."
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Good. Good condition. (John Gregory Bourke, United States Generals, Indians of North America) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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Very Good+ 0809435853. "An account of the adventures and thrilling experiences of the most noted American hunter, trapper, guide, scout and Indian fighter now living." This is a facsimile reprint of the original 1890 edtion. Printed in two versions, this is the Deluxe Edition issued in real leather with gilt edges and an sewn in ribbon bookmark. The covers are brown stamped leather with gilt spine and cover lettering (the Standard Edtion has faux leather covers with white edges). There are a few light scratches to the gilt edges, else this is a nice clean, tight and unmarked book with no interior or exterior markings and no owner names. Ref: Howes C659 for the original edition.; Classics of the Old West Series; B&W Illustrations; 8vo, 8"-9" tall; 491 pages.
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Very Good+ 0809435853. Crook was the military hero of the Indian Wars of the west having subdued the Sioux and the Apache tribes and defeated their warrior Chieftans, Geronimo and Crazy Horse. Bourke, the author, was a professional soldier as well and spent most of his career with the Third Cavalry. This is a facsimilie reprint of the original 1891 edtion. Printed in two versions, this is the Deluxe Edition issued in real leather with gilt edges and an sewn in ribbon bookmark. The covers are brown leather with gilt spine and cover lettering (the Standard Edition has faux leather covers with white edges). This copy has the original Classics of the Old West bookplate affixed to the front end paper and the original information sheet about the book loosely laid in. No owner name has been inscribed on the bookplate or in the book. There are a few light scratches to the gilt edges, else this is a nice clean, tight and unmarked book with no interior or exterior markings. Ref: Howes B654 for the original edition.; Classics of the Old West Series; B&W Illustrations; 8vo, 8"-9" tall; 491 pages.
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Very good. No dust jacket. Decorative cover has some noticable soiling but slight wear.. xiii, [3], 491, [1] p. One of the Classics of the Old West series From Wikipedia: "John Gregory Bourke (June 23, 1846 June 8, 1896) was a captain in the United States Army and a prolific diarist and postbellum author; he wrote several books about the American Old West, including ethnologies of its indigenous peoples. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions while a cavalryman in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Based on his service during the war, his commander nominated him to West Point, where he graduated in 1869, leading to service as an Army officer until 1886. John G. Bourke was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania At sixteen he ran away and lied about his age; claiming to be nineteen, he enlisted in the Fifteenth Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry, in which he served until July 1865. He received a Medal of Honor for "gallantry in action" at the Battle of Stones River, Tennessee, in December 1862. He later saw action at the Battle of Chickamauga. His commander, Major General George H. Thomas, nominated Bourke for West Point. He was appointed cadet in the United States Military Academy on October 17, 1865. He graduated on June 15, 1869, and was assigned as a second lieutenant in the Third U.S. Cavalry. He served with his regiment at Fort Craig, New Mexico Territory, from September 29, 1869 to February 19, 1870. He served as an aide to General George Crook in the Apache Wars from 1872 to 1883. As Crook's aide, Bourke had the opportunity to witness every facet of life in the Old West the battles, wildlife, the internal squabbling among the military, the Indian Agency, settlers, and Native Americans."
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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!