Nesmith George W (2 results)
Language: English
Published by E. M. Waite, Printer and Bookbinder, Salem, OR, 1876
Seller: Barry Cassidy Rare Books, Sacramento, CA, U.S.A.Barry Cassidy Rare Books
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Used - Very good
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Add to basketNo Binding. Condition: Very Good. Original publisher's beige paper wrappers. Small holes along spine where string may have used to be. 5 1/4" x 8." Eighty-eight pages, complete. Pages are virtually pristine and intact except for light age toning. Covers are clean and intact overall but have significant splitting and chipping alo…ng spine, some darkening, embossed lettering ("Massachusetts") at bottom of front cover, and the small holes along spine. A Very Good copy. This is a collection of printed speeches that were originally given by prominent Oregon politicians and settlers on the occasion of the 3rd Annual Reunion of the Oregon Pioneer Association, a summary of events during the occasion, and a brief biography of Joseph L. Meek (1810-1875) by Mrs. F. F. Victor. The speakers at the event were Matthew P. Deady (1824-1893), James W. Nesmith (1820-1885), George P. Holman (1842-?), and George L. Curry (1820-1878). Each of the speakers honor the Oregon pioneers, many of whom are specifically mentioned by name, and briefly describe the general history of the westward migration to Oregon and its subsequent development. Includes several references to events, songs, and the like that pay tribute to Oregon pioneers. Very brief section on Pioneer Day also included.
The Granite Monthly - A New Hampshire Magazine of Literature, History, and State Progress, December 1880, Vol. IV, No. 3 - Hon. Dexter Richards
Parmelee, Joseph; Griffith, George Bancroft; McClintock, J.N.; Rand, Hon. E.D.; Walker, Joseph B.; Hammond, Isaac; Tullock, Miranda; Eastman, Samuel C.; Carr, Laura Garland; Sturoc, Wm. C.; Nesmith, George W.
Published by J.N. McClintock, Concord, New Hampshire, 1880
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: RareNonFiction, IOBA, Ladysmith, BC, CanadaRareNonFiction, IOBA
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Condition: Used - Fair
US$ 199.95
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Add to basketPaperback. Condition: Fair. First Edition. Pages 88-128. Features: Hon. Dexter Richards - article with excellent one-page engraving of Mr. Richards; Reminiscences of Distinguished Men; Rev. Leander S. Coan; Sonnet; Diary of rev. Timothy Walker of Concord, N.H. for the year 1780; Slavery in New Hampshire in the Olden Time; Major…Frank; It Rains; Mary Teviotdale - or Athyne's Heir; Reminiscences of Daniel Webster, No. 3 . Above-average external wear and soiling. Chips and openings to backstrip. Faint prior owner's name atop front cover. Moisture stains throughout. A worthy reference copy. Perine, George E. (illustrator).
