Covered Wagon Women: Diaries and Letters from the Western Trails, 1840-1890. Eleven Volumes

Book Description

Spokane: The Arthur H. Clark Company, 1983 Eleven volumes. First editions, mixed printings. Half the volumes are first printings, the rest are second or third printings. Each volume limited to between 1561 and 2020 copies. Each volume approx. 300pp. Some illustrations, folding map. Index, notes and bibliographies. The final volume contains and index to the series. Original teal cloth, gilt. A very fine set. These diaries and letters are filled with touching drama, great love and unendurable hardships. Each has been selected for this series for its unique qualities and contribution to our knowledge of the pioneer experience. They are introduced by the Editor, who has added annotations and supplemental data. The diaries are reprinted verbatim, with no changes in spelling, punctuation, etc. Minor footnoting to clarify the text is included.[Clark and Brunet I: 124; Clark and Brunet II: 144]..

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