By Canoe and Dog-Train Among the Cree and Salteaux Indians
New York: Hunt & Eaton, 1892. First American edition Ex Library. Hardcover. Octavo. xvi, 267pp. Original illustrated gray cloth with gilt lettering on cover and spine. Tan endpaper. Frontispiece portrait. Decorative headpieces. Egerton Byerson Young was a Methodist preacher living with his wife and children amongst the Cree and Salteaux Indians for many years. "The author has told the story of his suffering, his toils and his triumphs, substantially as they are presented here to vast audiences in the Dominion of Canada, and in the United States." (Gracey). Beautifully illustrated with b/w reproductions of photographs and artwork throughout, many of them full page. Binding with light wear along edges, head and tail of spine. Usual library markings, barcode, sticker, bookplate and pocket, and library stamps. Previous owner's name penciled to inside front cover. Front free endpaper loose but present. Very good condition. Item #46995
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