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HAWTHORNE, Nathaniel]. PARLEY, Peter PARLEY, Peter HAWTHORNE, Elizabeth] Peter Parley's Universal History, on the Basis of Geography. 2 vols in 1
Mark H. Newman & Co., 1837,
[HAWTHORNE, Nathaniel]. [HAWTHORNE, Elizabeth]. PARLEY, Peter. Peter Parley's Universal History, on the Basis of Geography. NY: Mark H. Newman & Co., (1837). Two Volumes in One. Volume II published in 1850. Pp. (i)-viii, [i]-vii, (1), [9]-380; (4), [vii]-xii, [13]-380. Illustrated by maps and many engravings. 8vo, black cloth, black leather spine with gilt titles. Engraved title page. A volumnous text providing for students and their families a general history of mankind, with questions included at the end of each section. Written by Nathaniel Hawthorne and his sister, Elizabeth. The spine is heavily worn, with a large chip and a tear to the head, small tear at the front where the leather meets the cloth, corners and all edges well worn, front hinge broken, rear hinge starting, cloth rubbed, a general light foxing throughout, previous owner's name to the ffep. Internally sound. 1,000.00
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1000.00 CDN
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PARLEY, Peter Tales About Canada
George Routledge, London , 1843,
PARLEY, Peter. Tales About Canada. With Numerous Engravings. London : George Routledge, 1843. Pp (2),[iii]-iv,[1]-299,(1),+ coloured map frontispiece.Text Illustrations. Small 8vo, brown pressed cloth, gilt to spine. Conten ts : 1. Parley tells about Canada and its situation – The voyages of Jacques Cartier. 2. About the origin of Quebec. 3. The taking of Quebec. 4. Parley gives a description of the British possessions in North America; also an account of his voyage round the St. Lawrence. 5. Horse racing in Upper Canada – Rideau Canal – Earthquake. 6. A winter in Canada – Account of a snow storm. 7. The tale of the snow storm continued. 8. Log burning – Visit to the Indian wigwams. 9. The sugar maple – Battle between the snake and oriole – Flying squirrel – Beaver dam. 10. Falls of Niagara – Navy Island. 11. Comparative size and elevation of the Lakes – The boatman's story. 12. Outbreak of the insurrection in Canada – Peter Parley in danger. 13. The Government of Canada – Peter Parley a volunteer – Skirmish with the rebels. 14. Attack on St. Eustace – Burning of the Caroline steam-boat. Note: Chapters 5 to 14 mislabeled as 6 to 15 in book. Covers worn and faded at spine and edges, hinges cracked, endpapers glued together, gift inscription (dated 1880), overall a good, solid copy. 200.00
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