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Dow, Charles Mason

Anthology and Bibliography of Niagara Falls

1921

42.30 €

Horizon Books

(Toronto, Canada)

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Year of publication
1921
Place of printing
Albany. State of New York
Author
Dow, Charles Mason
Edition
First Edition.
Keyword
Travel - North America Reference Niagara
Languages
English
First edition
Yes

Description

8vo [22.5 x 15 cm]; 2 volumes, xvi, 690; [ii], 693 - 1423 pp, color plates, numerous other plates, including facsimiles from early sources, maps including folding. original cloth, gilt spine title lettering, slight cover use but a clean fine and complete set. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. Still the standard reference covering the early period of discovery to travelers' original accounts, flora and fauna, science, geology, preservation, maps and pictures. It has a comprehensive listing of hundreds of books, including even books just mentioning Niagara, with extracts from the books and descriptive information. Since this was a cross-road area and a great attraction, most travellers in general area made it a point to visit, making this an excellent and comprehensive reference source.