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Softcover. Etat : sehr gut. Originalbroschur 4° 227-237 SS. m. 4 Figuren. ausgeschiedenes Bibliotheksexemplar. angerändert. etwas knittrig und gebräunt. sehr guter Zustand. Reprinted from The Journal of General Physiology", Vol. X, No. 2. in englischer Sprache (in english).

First Editiomn. Octavo. 2nd printing. 457 pages. Fries first survived a raft trip to the region as the Columbia surged in a horrific storm shows how the human spirit survives. He showed a tremendous respect for human personality. Homesteaders, cattlemen and cattle buyers, hoboes, doctors, Chinese, saloonkeepers, and a liberated Negro slave are sketched in proper perspective. Knowledge of the Chinook jargon helped in his dealings with the Indian. The features of the book are the scores of thumbnail sketches the author gives of everyone who came within his sight: good and bad Indians, Negroes, hoboes, country doctors, county officials, Chinese, and a whole range of whites from the best 457 pages. He came from Denmark as a farmer in the Midwest and made his way to the Columbia River on a raft and nearly drowned. His desire to simply farm after miners and other settlers had abandoned what they called useless Indian country shows how he supplies many observations on the Indians, whose friend he was and whose language he spoke, their preparation of food, their "Finnish" baths, how the new diet and mode of life were detrimental to their survival. A very good copy bound in red cloth lettered and decorated in gilt, spine gilt, one corner lightly bumped, the scarce unclipped pictorial dust jacket with only slight wear to spine ends and edges. …

Leather Bound. Etat : New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1842. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 641, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 641 641.…