THE CITY OF THE SAINTS And Across the Rocky Mountains to California
Burton, Richard F.
Published by Longman, Green, Longman, and Roberts, London, 1861
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Light rubbing to extremities. Hinges weakening. Small stamp to half title page and dedication page. First and last few pages a bit yellowed. ; Green cloth with gilt vignette and gilt spine lettering. Numerous illustrations and one fold-out map; 8vo; 707 pages. Seller Inventory # 166
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Title: THE CITY OF THE SAINTS And Across the Rocky ...
Publisher: Longman, Green, Longman, and Roberts, London
Publication Date: 1861
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Edition: First Edition.
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The City of the Saints: Among the Mormons and Across the Rocky Mountains to California
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Condition: Good. Paperback. NOT Ex-library. Good condition. Slight edgewear and bumping. Clean pages and tight binding. Margins yellowed. Previous owners name inside. Until further notice, USPS Priority Mail only reliable option for Hawaii. Proceeds benefit the Pima County Public Library system, which serves Tucson and southern Arizona. J13. Seller Inventory # 529WDE000C94
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The City of the Saints: Among the Mormons and Across the Rocky Mountains to California
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The City of the Saints : Among the Mormons and Across the Rocky Mountains to California
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The Narrative Press, Santa Barbara, California, 2003
ISBN 10: 1589762304
ISBN 13: 9781589762305
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Seller: About Books, Henderson, NV, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: As New condition. Reprint of the 1861 original. Santa Barbara, California: The Narrative Press , 2003. As New condition. Bright, shiny, clean, square, tight, unmarked copy. Flat spine. No creases. Fresh and crisp, obviously never read. 5.5" wide by 8.5" tall. Trade paperback. No store stamp, owner's name or bookplate. No remainder mark. A few illustrations. Author's Preface. Appendix. Chapter Notes. Original pictorial wraps. This edition was published at $28.95. See: Penzer pp.68-69. Casada 28. Cowan p.87. Graff 512. Howes B1033. Sabin 9497. Wagner-Camp-Becker 370: "Sir Richard departed from Saint Joseph on August 7, 1860, and arrived at Salt Lake City on August 25. After a stay of about one month in Utah, he continued on to California, stopping briefly at Carson City and Virginia City along the way. Burton was very interested in the Mormons and wrote about them sympathetically. The appendix of the book contains a number of Mormon documents and a Mormon chronology; and the footnotes include an extensive Mormon bibliography.". Reprint of the 1861 original. Softcover. As New condition. 512pp. Seller Inventory # 002964
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The City of the Saints: Among the Mormons and Across the Rocky Mountains to California
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The City of the Saints and Across the Rocky Mountains to California
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Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1963
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Seller: A Book By Its Cover, Louisville, KY, U.S.A.
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The City of the Saints: Among the Mormons and Across the Rocky Mountains to California
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Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Square, tight binding. Appears unread. Smidge of age-toning to page edges. Reprint of book originally published in 1861. 8vo. 512 pp. Notes; illus.; appendices. Ships fast with tracking. Seller Inventory # C1-AB-DM56-004
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The City of the Saints: Among the Mormons and Across the Rocky Mountains to California
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The City of the Saints: Among the Mormons and Across the Rocky Mountains to California
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The Narrative Press, LLC, Torrington, Wyoming, 2003
ISBN 10: 1589762304
ISBN 13: 9781589762305
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The City of the Saints: And Across the Rocky Mountains to California
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book takes readers on a captivating journey through the American West in the 1860s, offering a unique perspective on the burgeoning nation's westward expansion. The author, a keen observer of his surroundings, provides a vivid account of his travels to Great Salt Lake City, the heartland of the Mormon community, a place at the time shrouded in mystery and intrigue. The book delves into the challenges and complexities of traversing the vast and often unforgiving landscape, highlighting the perilous conditions faced by those seeking to reach the West. The author's journey mirrors the broader historical context of the era, as the United States grappled with the consequences of its own rapid growth and the ongoing struggles with Native American tribes. Beyond the physical challenges, the author grapples with the cultural clash between the "Gentiles," or non-Mormons, and the Latter-Day Saints, exploring the tensions and prejudices that characterized the relationship between these groups. The author's keen sense of humor and social commentary shine throughout the book, adding a layer of wit to the often serious subject matter. Through his observations, the author offers a unique window into the world of the Mormons, providing insights into their beliefs, practices, and the unique society they were building in the heart of the American West. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331695653_0
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