8vo. Pp. 219. Lavishly illustrated with black and white photography. With a large folding map of Siberia bound-in. Black cloth with gilt lettering stamped on spine. Index. Binding shows slight wear but for a snag to the cloth on the front cover lower corner. Front free endpaper nearly loose with a chip to top right corner. Ex libris, with stamps, including "discard," from the Union Theological Seminary Library, NYC. Despite the detracting qualities, a sturdy copy. Jackson was General Agent of Education in Alaska at time of publication. This comprehensive report is an account of the management of domesticated reindeer from Siberia to western Alaska as a solution to First People's chronic food shortage. The proposal was first suggested by Captain Michael A. Healy, an officer in the United States Revenue Cutter Service. One photo plate has a profile of the US Revenue Cutter Thetisr. Contains rich anthropological and natural science information, especially concerning Siberia and its First People. The photos are particularly good. Scarce. Seller Inventory # 2127

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Title: Eleventh Annual Report on Introduction of ...

Publisher: GPO, Washington DC

Publication Date: 1902

Binding: Cloth

Condition: Good+

Edition: First Edition.

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Long Brothers Fine and Rare Books was established in 1996 as a natural progression of proprietor Jeffrey Long?s historical and bibliophilic interests. Our store is located in downtown Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood and is open seven days a week. In our on-going effort to provide a diversified inventory, we are acquiring fine and unusual books. From incunabula to 20th Century literature, from journals of voyages to autograph letters, no book or manuscript is beyond our purview. We would be delighted to consider all printed or written materials. Discretion is our hallmark. Long Brothers adheres to a strict code of professional conduct. We take pride in our customer service.

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