1899 · Charlottetown, P.E.I
by Crosskill, W.H
Charlottetown, P.E.I: Murley & Garnhum, 1899. vii,79pp. with in-text photographic illustrations, plus frontispiece and folding map. Original grey printed wrappers. Spine ends chipped, wrappers slightly creased. Light tanning, otherwise internally clean. Very good. A short illustrated guide to Prince Edward Island from the turn of the 20th century, published at the behest of the provincial government. It contains a brief history and description of the island, and lengthier passages on its governance and resources, as well as information about transportation, towns, and sights for tourists. With a number of reproductions of landscape photographs and a folding map of the island. (Inventory #: WRCAM52068)