Albert M Holman (8 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Brown cloth with black title, 150 pp, 8-in tall. A record of the 1860's efforts of the Sawyer expedition to establish a wagon road between Sioux City, Iowa and the gold deposits near Virginia City, Montana, following the Niobrara River. Covers with light rubbing at joint and spine ends.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. But for small chip from bottom of spine, book is easily Very Good. pages are all tight and clean. No underlining or highlighting. No library markings. See our photos.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Original printed wraps, 150 pages, photos, inner front hinge barely showing, minor wear, a very good or better copy. The Sawyer expedition, Niobrara Virginia City Wagon Road, and a few pioneers of the Northwest, most noted is Charles Floyd, member of the Lewis and Clark expedition. This book was issued in hardcover and in wraps.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, meticulously researched over many years, is the culmination of the author's extensive fieldwork and firsthand observations of the genus Fucus on the Pacific coast of North America. It provides a comprehensive examination of this diverse group of algae, offering fresh perspectives on their taxonomy, morphology, ecology, and distribution. The author, a leading expert in the field, traces the history of Fucus classification and delves into the complexities of species identification, proposing a revised classification system based on detailed morphological analyses. The book also explores the intricate relationships between Fucus species and their environment, highlighting the factors that influence their growth and distribution. Beyond its taxonomic significance, the book sheds light on the ecological roles of Fucus species, their importance in marine ecosystems, and their potential for use in biotechnology and other applications. The author's insights contribute to our understanding of the evolutionary history and diversification of these ecologically and economically important algae. By integrating historical, taxonomic, and ecological perspectives, this book offers a valuable resource for phycologists, marine biologists, and anyone interested in the fascinating world of algae. It is a testament to the author's dedication to advancing our knowledge of these organisms and their significance in coastal ecosystems. 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.…

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. ______The first half of the book is the story of Colonel James Sawyers' opening a wagon road in 1865 from Niobara (Nebraska) to Virginia City, then in Idaho. _____ Among the biographies in the second half Sargeant Floyd was a member of the Lewis & Clark expedition. _____ Illustrated with a few photos. _____ Also issued in cloth covers. _____ Howes3=H.594____Jennewein=33____Erickson/L&C=p.233.…

[LEWIS & CLARK]. First edition. Cloth, 150pp., illus. A scarce work about an expedition along the Niobrara-Virginia City Wagon Road in 1866, much of which became the Bozeman Trail. Several personal sketches, most important of which is a 40-page account of the life of Charles Floyd, a member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, and the only member to die during the expedition. Fine copy.…

First edition. Wrappers, 150pp., illus. A scarce work about an expedition along the Niobrara-Virginia City Wagon Road in 1866, much of which became the Bozeman Trail. Several personal sketches, most important of which is a 40-page account of the life of Charles Floyd, a member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, and the only member to die during the expedition. Very good, although less expensive at time of publication, copies in wrappers are much more scarce than those bound in cloth. Recommended.…

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: 184. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1924 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: 184.…