James Thomas Jakeman (3 results)

1/4 leather. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. The very scarce 1915 1st edition. Oblong quarto in its 1/4 burgundy (or wine-red) leather over matching cloth. Bright gilt-titling at the front panel, decorative floral endpapers and pastedowns. Corners of the covers gently rubbed, small losses from ends of leather backstrip; still though, solidly VG, attractive and very presentable. Richly illustrated work on the pioneer women of Utah in the epic Mormon migration, containing close to 450 biographical sketches and portraits. The Western Album Publishing Company was incorporated for the sole purpose of publishing this work, which would be the only book they would produce. The album echoes the style and aesthetic of Frank J. Esshom's "Pioneers and Prominent Men", published 2 years before and seemingly more common than "Daughters of the Utah Pioneers and Their Mothers". (Flake/Draper 4311). (From the 6th paragraph of his Introduction, Jas. T. Jakeman wrote: "Others have sounded the praises of the men of the pioneer bands, let it be ours to tell of the glorious pioneer mothers. Men can brave the wilderness. Their natures are rougher, and their desires less refined. Their lives have been spent in the open, and thus the wastes do not appeal. With women, the desire is for the sheltered place of life, for the firesides, and the thousands of refinements, that make their lives worthwhile. Yet there were women in those bands that crossed the trackless plains, as we have said before, and their voices rose as clear by the campfire, singing the songs of Zion, as they did in those Eastern homes that were now so far away. They put aside the discomforts and the dangers of the joiurney; the desires of their natures were stilled, and buoyed up by love and hope they stood by the men of their families, as fearless, and as devoted as they.".…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1915 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. 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. Pages: 244 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. 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: 244 Language: English.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1915. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 240, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 240 240.…