John E Gunckel (78 results)

Soft cover. Condition: New. A history of the struggles and conflicts for the possession of the Northwest Territory. Taken from the muster rolls, orders, letters, manuscripts, and personal interviews with men who were participants in the engagements and battles bought along the lines of the early frontier, and which finally centered in the Maumee Valley and on Lake Erie. (1902), 2001, 6x9, paper, index, 102 pp.…

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Boyville: A History of Fifteen Years' Work Among Newsboys (Cram Edition). Book.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. (photographic paper label on front cover; no dust jacket) [serviceable copy, one-inch rip in spine cloth at upper front joint, narrow reddish stain along right edge of front cover, very slight fraying to cloth at several corners]. (B&W plates) A nonfiction account of the lives of young newsies, and of the founding (in 1892) of the Boyville Newsboys' Association (the specific location of which doesn't seem to be revealed, but let's assume it was in Toledo, Ohio). It's a very Progressive-Era kind of enterprise, with its stated purpose being not to "draw good boys from good homes; but rather to give help to bad boys, come from where they may, when they appear on the streets -- away from home influences." The book rather subtly suggests the involvement of then-President Theodore Roosevelt in the enterprise, but I'm dubious: the book opens with a quote from T.R., and the frontispiece photo purports to show "the president" addressing an assemblage of about sixty or so newsboys -- but he's seen from a distance, and from the rear, so really it could have been any somewhat stocky fellow. (And there's a character referred to "Mr. President" or "the president" who pops up now and again throughout the book, but I doubt very much that Teddy was spending much time hanging around Toledo, Ohio. And the old guy pictured with the newsboys on the front cover is definitely not Roosevelt.) At any rate, Boyville more or less "went national" in 1904, when the National Newsboy's Association was formed, with its founding ceremony taking place at the World's Fair in St. Louis, and a marching band was subsequently put together to participate in T.R.'s inaugural parade in Washington, D.C. in March 1905. The book is illustrated with 28 black-and-white plates (mostly photographic, some with two images on a page).…

Condition: Good. Henry M. Schmit Toledo, OH 1913 heavy staining and soiling to wraps.

Condition: New. In English.

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.

96p, 9 1/4" x 6 1/4", softcover, illus., 1" tear to top of spine o/w g-vg. Revised 2nd edition, enlarged.

Cloth. Condition: VG/No Dustjacket. Toledo, OH: Toledo Newsboys' Association. VG/No Dustjacket. (c1905). . Cloth. Inscribed. . 12mo., 219 pp., Lightly frayed tips, gently cracked back . Black & White Plates (illustrator).

Condition: New. In English.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Hardcover. No DJ. Pages are unmarked. Covers show light edge wear with rubbing/light soiling. Binding loosening slightly but still intact.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day.

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

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Press of Hadley Printing Co January 1902 Binding: Hardcover spotting on boards and spine. bumping to crown and heel of spine. hinge cracked on back board. green cloth boards.

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

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Dustjacket. Later Edition. ISBN . Hardback. No Dust jacket. Good Condition. Tight sound copy with some browning to spine, brown stains scattered through out, Slight musty odor, minor rubs to edges and corners of covers. No statement of later printing on copyright page. No Signature. …

Pictorial Cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. A History of 15 Years Work Among Newsboys & Illustrated & Has Picture Cover (has newspaper boys).

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

Condition: New. In English.

Condition: New. In English.

Hardcover Cloth. Condition: G/NO DUSTJACKET. Toledo, OH: Toledo Newsboys' Association. G/NO DUSTJACKET. (c1905). . Hardcover Cloth. 12mo., 219 pp., cover rubbed, . Black & White Plates (illustrator).

Condition: New.

Condition: New. In English.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Boyville: A History of Fifteen Years' Work Among Newsboys' by John E. Gunckel offers a compelling glimpse into the lives of newsboys in Toledo, Ohio, at the turn of the 20th century. More than just a chronicle, this work provides a valuable historical record of urban life and the social reform movements dedicated to assisting working children. Gunckel's dedication shines through as he documents his fifteen years of work among these young entrepreneurs. 'Boyville' delves into the challenges and triumphs faced by newsboys, shedding light on the pervasive issue of child labor. A poignant exploration of a specific time and place, this book resonates with enduring themes of social justice and community. Readers interested in biography, social activism, urban sociology, or the history of penology will find this work a fascinating and insightful read.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 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.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.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.