Eleanor Risley (31 results)

Condition: New.

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

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

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 266 pp., Illus, Orig Grn Hardback, VG, no DJ, 1st ed.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. None. First Edition. Out of print. Binding is cloth.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Poor. No Jacket. Little, Brown & Company Due to age and/or environmental conditions, the pages of this book have darkened. Former library book. Has been repaired by replacing the spine and meanding the hinges. Has been glued back into its covers after being shaken loose. Solid binding. Moderate edgewear on the boards. Moderate shelf wear. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Ex-Library.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good-. First English Edition. See photos for condition details. Hardcover, generically inscribed and signed by the author on the half title page. There is also a second signature on the front end page of the original owner, Victoria Worden. Red cloth boards show spotting and soiling and there is also a stain along the top edge. Edges and corners show bumps/wear and the rear board, upper outside edge, shows a worn spot to the cloth measuring approximately 2" that shows the internal backboard. The internal binding is in better condition, although there are some hinge cracks present at some of the text pages. The binding at both front and rear boards are good with no issues. This is the later edition published in London with the copyright page stating "First English Edition". Signed by Author(s).…

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

Paperback. Condition: New. Illustrated. The Road to Wildcat recounts the travels in North Alabama in the mid-1920s of Eleanor Risley (suffering from diabetes), her asthmatic husband, Pierre, their dog, John, and a Chinese wheelbarrow named Sisyphus that held their travel goods. Advised to make the walking tour for improvement of their health, the group left Fairhope in south Alabama and walked hundreds of miles in the southern Appalachians for months, sleeping out under the stars at night, or in a canvas tent or an abandoned building, cooking their fresh-caught foods over campfires, and accepting the generosity and advice of the mountain people they met, some of them moonshiners and outlaws. During their sojourn across the rural wilderness, they enjoyed fiddlin' dances in rickety halls, joined Sacred Harp singers, learned about the grapevine telegraph, saw the dreadful effects of inbreeding, and attended ""Snake Night"" at Posey Holler (a religious revival that included snake handling). Published in segments in the Atlantic Monthly in 1928 and 1929 and then reorganized into book form, the travelogue is a colorful record of the culture, customs, and dialect of the southern mountaineers of that era.…

Condition: New.

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

Paperback. Condition: New. Illustrated. The Road to Wildcat recounts the travels in North Alabama in the mid-1920s of Eleanor Risley (suffering from diabetes), her asthmatic husband, Pierre, their dog, John, and a Chinese wheelbarrow named Sisyphus that held their travel goods. Advised to make the walking tour for improvement of their health, the group left Fairhope in south Alabama and walked hundreds of miles in the southern Appalachians for months, sleeping out under the stars at night, or in a canvas tent or an abandoned building, cooking their fresh-caught foods over campfires, and accepting the generosity and advice of the mountain people they met, some of them moonshiners and outlaws. During their sojourn across the rural wilderness, they enjoyed fiddlin' dances in rickety halls, joined Sacred Harp singers, learned about the grapevine telegraph, saw the dreadful effects of inbreeding, and attended ""Snake Night"" at Posey Holler (a religious revival that included snake handling). Published in segments in the Atlantic Monthly in 1928 and 1929 and then reorganized into book form, the travelogue is a colorful record of the culture, customs, and dialect of the southern mountaineers of that era.…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 266 pages. 8.25x5.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New.

Condition: New. In English.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condition: New. Illustrated. The Road to Wildcat recounts the travels in North Alabama in the mid-1920s of Eleanor Risley (suffering from diabetes), her asthmatic husband, Pierre, their dog, John, and a Chinese wheelbarrow named Sisyphus that held their travel goods. Advised to make the walking tour for improvement of their health, the group left Fairhope in south Alabama and walked hundreds of miles in the southern Appalachians for months, sleeping out under the stars at night, or in a canvas tent or an abandoned building, cooking their fresh-caught foods over campfires, and accepting the generosity and advice of the mountain people they met, some of them moonshiners and outlaws. During their sojourn across the rural wilderness, they enjoyed fiddlin' dances in rickety halls, joined Sacred Harp singers, learned about the grapevine telegraph, saw the dreadful effects of inbreeding, and attended ""Snake Night"" at Posey Holler (a religious revival that included snake handling). Published in segments in the Atlantic Monthly in 1928 and 1929 and then reorganized into book form, the travelogue is a colorful record of the culture, customs, and dialect of the southern mountaineers of that era.…

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good_. No Jacket. First Edition. Near-vg. 266pp. 7.5 inches. No dw. Terracotta cloth, gilt titles. Slight forward lean, lightly rubbed corners and spine extremities, watermark at lower front corner. Part of back faintly sunned. Internally vg, no owner's marks. Illustrated with small woodcut at every chapter head, no artist credited, the first one is initialled KW, the others no clue. Mountaineering in Alabama. Dialogue written in Wild West kind of style. Uncommon. Weight 550g before packaging, overseas postage would likely require addition. (Literature, Mountain, Wild West, Alabama) Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. K. W. (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'The Road to Wildcat' is an evocative travel memoir that captures the rugged beauty and unique cultural landscape of the Southern mountains during the early 20th century. Following the journey of a woman and her husband as they traverse the wild terrain of the Appalachians and Ozarks on foot, the narrative offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the lives of the mountain folk. With a wheelbarrow for their belongings and a spirit of adventure, the couple encounters a world defined by its own customs, folklore, and resilient character. Eleanor De La Vergne Risley writes with empathy and sharp observation, documenting the hospitality, hardships, and simple joys of a community often isolated from the rapidly modernizing world. Through vivid descriptions of the landscape and authentic dialogue, the book serves as both an adventurous tale of mountaineering and a significant sociological study of a vanishing way of life. 'The Road to Wildcat' remains a compelling classic of American regional literature, celebrating the enduring human spirit and the untamed beauty of the American South.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 may 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.…

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Condition: New. Recounts the travels in North Alabama in the mid-1920s of Eleanor Risley (suffering from diabetes), her asthmatic husband, Pierre, and their dog, John. First published in segments in the Atlantic Monthly in 1928 and 1929, the travelogue is a colorful record.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - The Road to Wildcat recounts the travels in North Alabama in the mid-1920s of Eleanor Risley (suffering from diabetes), her asthmatic husband, Pierre, their dog, John, and a Chinese wheelbarrow named Sisyphus that held their travel goods. Advised to make the walking tour for improvement of their health, the group left Fairhope in south Alabama and walked hundreds of miles in the southern Appalachians for months, sleeping out under the stars at night, or in a canvas tent or an abandoned building, cooking their fresh-caught foods over campfires, and accepting the generosity and advice of the mountain people they met, some of them moonshiners and outlaws. During their sojourn across the rural wilderness, they enjoyed fiddlin' dances in rickety halls, joined Sacred Harp singers, learned about the grapevine telegraph, saw the dreadful effects of inbreeding, and attended ''Snake Night'' at Posey Holler (a religious revival that included snake handling). Published in segments in the Atlantic Monthly in 1928 and 1929 and then reorganized into book form, the travelogue is a colorful record of the culture, customs, and dialect of the southern mountaineers of that era.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'The Road to Wildcat' is an evocative travel memoir that captures the rugged beauty and unique cultural landscape of the Southern mountains during the early 20th century. Following the journey of a woman and her husband as they traverse the wild terrain of the Appalachians and Ozarks on foot, the narrative offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the lives of the mountain folk. With a wheelbarrow for their belongings and a spirit of adventure, the couple encounters a world defined by its own customs, folklore, and resilient character. Eleanor De La Vergne Risley writes with empathy and sharp observation, documenting the hospitality, hardships, and simple joys of a community often isolated from the rapidly modernizing world. Through vivid descriptions of the landscape and authentic dialogue, the book serves as both an adventurous tale of mountaineering and a significant sociological study of a vanishing way of life. 'The Road to Wildcat' remains a compelling classic of American regional literature, celebrating the enduring human spirit and the untamed beauty of the American South.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 may 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.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Illustrated. The Road to Wildcat recounts the travels in North Alabama in the mid-1920s of Eleanor Risley (suffering from diabetes), her asthmatic husband, Pierre, their dog, John, and a Chinese wheelbarrow named Sisyphus that held their travel goods. Advised to make the walking tour for improvement of their health, the group left Fairhope in south Alabama and walked hundreds of miles in the southern Appalachians for months, sleeping out under the stars at night, or in a canvas tent or an abandoned building, cooking their fresh-caught foods over campfires, and accepting the generosity and advice of the mountain people they met, some of them moonshiners and outlaws. During their sojourn across the rural wilderness, they enjoyed fiddlin' dances in rickety halls, joined Sacred Harp singers, learned about the grapevine telegraph, saw the dreadful effects of inbreeding, and attended ""Snake Night"" at Posey Holler (a religious revival that included snake handling). Published in segments in the Atlantic Monthly in 1928 and 1929 and then reorganized into book form, the travelogue is a colorful record of the culture, customs, and dialect of the southern mountaineers of that era.…

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: 34. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1928 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: 34.…

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

LeatheBound. Condition: New. 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. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1928 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. Pages: 34 Language: English Pages: 34.…

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "The Road to Wildcat" is an evocative travel memoir that captures the rugged beauty and unique cultural landscape of the Southern mountains during the early 20th century. Following the journey of a woman and her husband as they traverse the wild terrain of the Appalachians and Ozarks on foot, the narrative offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the lives of the mountain folk. With a wheelbarrow for their belongings and a spirit of adventure, the couple encounters a world defined by its own customs, folklore, and resilient character. Eleanor De La Vergne Risley writes with empathy and sharp observation, documenting the hospitality, hardships, and simple joys of a community often isolated from the rapidly modernizing world. Through vivid descriptions of the landscape and authentic dialogue, the book serves as both an adventurous tale of mountaineering and a significant sociological study of a vanishing way of life. "The Road to Wildcat" remains a compelling classic of American regional literature, celebrating the enduring human spirit and the untamed beauty of the American South.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 may 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. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…