The Saint Lawrence basin and its border-lands : being the story of their discovery, exploration and occupation / by Samuel Edward Dawson
1905, First Edition. London : Alston Rivers. Good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dust-toned and rubbed as with age, with small tears at top joint and head of spine. Front hinge just starting; rear joint cracked but secure. Frontispiece retains its tissue guard, which is slightly foxed; text otherwise clean overall. Remains a well-preserved copy. Item #452900
Physical description; xl, 452 pages : frontispiece, illustrations, plates (part fold.), portraits, maps (part fold.), plans ; 23 cm. Notes; "List of the chief works consulted or referred to in preparing this volume" : pages 429-442. Subjects; Saint Lawrence River Valley -- Discovery and exploration. Saint Lawrence River Valley -- History. Canada -- History -- To 1763 (New France).
Price: €25.00