The Life of Dr. Elisha Kent Kane, and of Other Distinguished American Explorers Containing Narratives of Their Researches and Adventures in Remote and Interesting Portions of the Globe
by Schmucker, Samuel M. (Biography of John Charles Fremont; Elisha Kent Kane; John Ledyard; Matthew C. Perry; Charles Wilkes.)
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
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- Seller
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Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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About This Item
Philadelphia: Keystone Publishing 1890. (Hardcover) Very good, no dust jacket. 406pp. Frontispiece. Recently rebound in tan cloth with gilt lettering. Biography of John Charles Fremont, Elisha Kent Kane, John Ledyard, Matthew C. Perry & Charles Wilkes. Book about James Cook. Locale: ; ; Japan; New Zealand; North Pole; Peru; Siberia; South America; Tahiti; Western America. (Travel and Adventure, Explorers).
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- Bookseller
- Burton Lysecki Books, ABAC/ILAB
(CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 105253
- Title
- The Life of Dr. Elisha Kent Kane, and of Other Distinguished American Explorers Containing Narratives of Their Researches and Adventures in Remote and Interesting Portions of the Globe
- Author
- Schmucker, Samuel M. (Biography of John Charles Fremont; Elisha Kent Kane; John Ledyard; Matthew C. Perry; Charles Wilkes.)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Keystone Publishing
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia
- Keywords
- Travel and Adventure, Explorers, Collectible
- Bookseller catalogs
- Travel and Adventure;
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Burton Lysecki Books, ABAC/ILAB
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About the Seller
Burton Lysecki Books, ABAC/ILAB
Biblio member since 2003
Winnipeg, Manitoba
About Burton Lysecki Books, ABAC/ILAB
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