Forests and Orchards in Nebraska. A Handbook for Prairie Planting.
1884 · Omaha
by ALLAN, James T.
Omaha: Omaha Republican Print, 1884. Book. 8vo, original glazed pictorial wrappers. Pp. 64 + 6 pp. ads. Illustrated. With 3 chromolith plates. Minor wear and soiling; repair to front wrapper; a decent copy. Sole edition. A fine regional guide aimed at new settlers, with narrative reports of tree and fruit crops (including grapes) from named individuals throughout Nebraska, providing interesting details of local history. Nicely illustrated with wood and steel cuts, and three NY chromolith fruit plates.. (Inventory #: 1114)