The Prairie Traveler
Marcy, Randolph
Harper and Brothers. 1859. 1st. 340 pgs. Map, folding map, 29 illustrations. Howes M279; Decker II:1022; Wagner-Camp #335 "Very few had a better knowledge of the wester plains than Capt. Marcy, and his experience is here reduced to a compendium of prairie life." The book was used as a manual and travel guide by westward bound wagon trains and considered an absolute necessity for anyone planning to venture the hazards of trans-continental travel. Professionally rebound with 3/4 leather, vg cond.