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1893 Down The Great River By Captain Glazier

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
1893 Down The Great River By Captain Glazier
Offered in this lot is an early, hard cover copy of "Down The Great River" by Captain Willard Glazier, originating from 1892. The book covers an account of the discovery of the true source of the Mississippi, together with views, descriptive and pictorial, of the cities, towns, villages and scenery on the banks of the river, as seen during a canoe voyage of over three thousand miles from its head waters to the Gulf of Mexico. The book features numerous black and white illustrations and maps. The book cover displays a dark brown cloth cover with a gilt gold lettering and black river map design. The piece shows good condition overall, with some light wear. The book measures 7 1/2" tall by 5 1/2" wide and 1 1/2" thick.