A Byron Curtiss (41 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Illustrated soft cover exhibits light wear on corners. Small tears, wear and creasing on spine ends and spine. Inside hinges are separating from the spine. Still attached in small areas. Light soiling and yellowing to page ends. Text is yellowed due to age. Otherwise clean and unmarked. Illustrated with very nice b&w sketches. Some full page. All of our books are individually inspected and never ex-lib unless explicitly described as such.…

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 330 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: About Fine. Hardcover in lightly sunned dust wrapper. Quite scarce, a reprint of the original dated 1897. Publisher: Harbor Hill Books, 1976.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an engaging blend of the author's personal experiences and tall tales picked up from other adventurers in the Adirondack wilderness. It intertwines instructive insights and inspiring stories of hunting and fishing with philosophical reflections on nature. In weaving together a tapestry of outdoor adventure, backwoods wisdom, and the spirit of exploration, the author transports the reader to an untamed and pristine wilderness. The book's nostalgic charm and the evocation of an era when nature was both a sanctuary and a challenge make it an absorbing read for both seasoned explorers and armchair adventurers alike. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnUnlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketc.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Pictorial brown buckram with spine titles in black; 12mo; 286pp; illustrated with b/w photo frontispiece plus 16 additional plates of drawings; floral end sheets. Stories of Foster's life, a legendary local pioneer and guide, while hunting in the Adirondacks. Purportedly, James Fennimore Cooper chose Foster as a model for a character in "The Leatherstocking Tales". This copy in VG condition with an occasional spot of foxing, hinges tight and interestingly, contains 2 identical frontispiece photos. An uncommon and important Adirondack title. Phillips p69; Plum #6859; Heller #688.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book plunges you into the tumultuous years of the American Revolution, following the extraordinary life of Nathaniel Foster, a New England patriot who embodies the spirit of the era. Witness his unwavering dedication to the fight for independence, from the pivotal battles of Lexington and Bunker Hill to the grueling winter encampment at Valley Forge. Through Foster's experiences, the author paints a vivid picture of the challenges and sacrifices faced by those who fought for liberty. You'll encounter the harrowing realities of war, the camaraderie forged in hardship, and the unwavering determination that fueled the American spirit. But this is more than just a war story. It delves into the complex relationship between colonists and Native Americans, exploring the deep-seated mistrust and animosity that fueled conflict on the frontier. Foster's personal encounters with the devastating consequences of these tensions shape his own perspective and actions, raising questions about the cost of freedom and the moral complexities of war. Ultimately, this book offers a powerful and nuanced portrait of a man, a nation in the throes of change, and the enduring legacy of the fight for independence. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …

Gebunden. Condition: New.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. "The Story Of A Pass in The Adirondacks" is a book written by Arthur Lester Byron-Curtiss and published in 1917. The book is a memoir of the author's experience exploring the Adirondack Mountains in upstate New York. The author recounts his journey through the mountains, reflecting on the beauty of the landscape and the challenges he faces along the way. The book also includes descriptions of the flora and fauna of the Adirondacks, as well as the history and culture of the region. Illustrated with frontispiece and 3 other black & white photographs. 224 pp. Hardcover in olive green cloth with gilt lettering stamped on spine and cover. Lettering on spine faded, but still legible. Plum Adirondack Bibliography Number 980. An uncommon Adirondack item. The photos on the listing page are of the actual book for sale. Always carefully packaged and shipped quickly, often same day.…

Condition: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Publisher's brown pictorial cloth. 8vo. Hardcover. No dust jacket. Good binding and cover. Gift inscription from relative of Nat Foster. One leaf protruding. Nat Foster was a pioneer hunter and trapper in the Adirondack Mountains of Upstate New York. Foster is widely credited with being the model for James Fenimore Cooper's character of Natty Bumppo.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Octavo [ 5 ½ X 7 ½ inches ], tan cloth with pictorial front board, black title on spine, pictorial frontispiece, 286 pages with 16 full page pictorial plates.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. PICTORIAL BROWN BOARDS, SMALL DISCOLORATION TO REAR BOARD. SOLID BINDING.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. Brown publisher's cloth, illustration of traps and a beaver skin on front, binding with slight edge-wear, joints fine, 7 1/4 x 5 1/2 inches. Former owner's signature in blue ink inside front cover. Illustrated with 286 clean and unmarked pp. One plate is loose and laid in and the center is a bit shaken. The list of illustrations calls for a camp scene on the title page, but this copy is not so adorned. All of the other illustrations are present. No. 6859 in Plum, Adirondack Bibliography. "A faithful account of the life and adventures of a character familiar to sportsmen and others who frequent the Adirondacks.The assumption that Foster is the hero of Cooper's Leatherstocking Tales is well founded. I believe the reader will agree with me, that the character of Nat Foster as portrayed by the facts here presented, and the character of Natty Bumpo of Cooper, are wonderfully similar." - Preface.Nathaniel Foster (1766-1840), pioneer hunter and trapper in the Adirondacks, acquitted at trial for killing a Mohawk Indian near Old Forge, N.Y. In 1787 at a tavern in St. Johnsville, clad in buckskins, he gave his name as "Leatherstockings." Foster is thought to be the model for James Fenimore Cooper's "Hawk-eye" in his Leatherstocking Tales.Arthur Leslie Byron-Curtiss (1871-1959) was a young Episcopal clergyman in 1892, sent to the wilderness mission of Forestport, NY, in the southern Adirondacks. He became enthralled with the people and the mountains, and bought a camp at North Lake. His companionship with the people, his joining in their antics and customs, and his writing about their history, earned him the nickname "The Bishop of North Lake.".…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Darkening to spine. Rear hinge cracked but still fairly strong. Bookplate to front pastedown.

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 238.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 246. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1897 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 246.…