John Pietzel (2 results)

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Later Printing. Gilt titles on black cloth. 468pp. A missionary's account of his travels around the Great Lakes, Detroit, Mackinaw Island, Indians, Kewawenon mission, etc. Great early history/travel in the Midwest, with much on local Indian life. Owners' names on both sides of ffep. Names, penciled portrait on rear end papers. Pencil erasures on several pages and pencil markings on three pages. Dated 1857, but an internal credit references 1861, so this is likely an 1860s printing. This edition contains no plates, and there are no indications that plates have been removed, although four plates were included in earlier printings. Size: Octavo.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Lights and Shades of Missionary Life: Containing Travels, Sketches, Incidents, and Missionary Efforts During Nine Years Spent in the Region of Lake Superior. By Rev. John H. Pitezel and printed in Cincinnati by the Western Book Concern. 1857, 431 pp, 7.75 x 5.25", 8vo, hardcover cloth binding. In fair condition, with rubbing and wear to boards. Binding on spine partially detached along the rear board. Hinges remain in good condition and text block remains bound with minor wear. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Contains several black-and-white illustrations throughout. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce look at a missionary's travels for several years around Lake Superior. A wonderful candidate for restoration. COLR1857ADFB-0423-aj0012.