In a true saga of the old west, author Odie Faulk recreates the story of the "exotic pioneers"--camels, imported to deliver supplies across the American West. A little know but fascinating true story.
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. 1st Ed. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 2232760-6
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Condition: Good. 1st Ed. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 2232760-6
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Seller: Paul Meekins Military & History Books, Stratford upon Avon, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Hardback; a few small ink marks to Notes and Bibliography, a few marks to pages, otherwise good in faded, torn and part-missing dustjacket. ; The 1856 US Army experiment to introduce camels as pack animals into the West. Illustrated. ; 213 pages. Seller Inventory # 75076
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Seller: Riveting Books, Southsea, HAMPS, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good +. 1st. Dust Jacket: Yes. Unclipped. External Condition: Very good. The spine is slightly faded. There is a chip to the rear bottom left corner and some creases to the edges. Clean. Internal Condition: Excellent. Clean. Author/Editor: Faulk, Odie B. ISBN: 0195020111. Publisher: Oxford University Press. Year: 1976. Edition: 1st. Binding: Hardcover. Illustrated: Yes, B&W. Language: English. Page Count: 213. Keywords: camel appropriation, bringing camels to America, experiments in Texas, California by Camel, secretary of War Jefferson Davis. The book for sale is the one in the photo. All dust jackets are put in a protective sleeve, to maintain the condition for years to come. Seller Inventory # 11155
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Seller: The Book House (PBFA), Northallerton, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Octavo, 213 pages, index, illustrated. Dustwrapper has a sunned spine. Seller Inventory # 005904
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Seller: EmJay Books, Bradford., United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. ix, 213pp, illustrated, notes, bibliography. Pre Civil War experiment to try and introduce camels as transport for both military and domestic use. Clean and tight in a clipped wrapper. 500g. Seller Inventory # 009416
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Seller: Grumpys Fine Books, Tijeras, NM, U.S.A.
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hardcover. Condition: Good. Good. book. Seller Inventory # D8S0-3-M-0195020111-3
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