Life as it is: or Matters and Things in General: Containing Amongst Other Things Historical Sketches of the Exploration and First Settlement of the of the State of Tennessee; Manners and Customs. The History of the Harps (Two Noted Murderers).
Breazeale, J W M
Published by James Williams, Knoxville TN, 1842
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256p octavo, A very good copy in the original gray boards and tan cloth spine with partial printed label. A few non-authoial gift presentations, plus a bookplate of F W Taylor jr. Laid in is a 4 page letter written in a legible hand by James W Oates of Mountain Home, Tn, addressed to Mr J F Taylor of Whitesburg Tn. in which he recounts his loose connection to the Harpes brothers murderers due to the facts that he owned the land where these murders occurred. He addotional details of executions related to the case. News clipping for 1954 concerning the Harpe murders also laid in. Seller Inventory # 49652
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Title: Life as it is: or Matters and Things in ...
Publisher: James Williams, Knoxville TN
Publication Date: 1842
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very good
Edition: First Edition.
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Life as it is; or, Matters and things in general: containing, amongst other things, historical sketches of the exploration and first settlement of the State of Tennessee; manners and customs of the inhabitants; their wars with the Indians; battle of King's Mountain; history of the Harps (two noted murderers;) a satirical burlesque upon the practice of electioneering; legislative, judicial, and ecclesiastical incidents; descriptions of natural curiosities; a collection of anecdotes, &c. Knoxville, Printed by J. Williams, 1842. 1969 [LeatherBound]
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LeatherBound. Condition: New. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 266. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1969 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 266. Seller Inventory # LB100157250171
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Life as it is; or, Matters and things in general: containing, amongst other things, historical sketches of the exploration and first settlement of the State of Tennessee; manners and customs of the inhabitants; their wars with the Indians; battle of King's Mountain; history of the Harps (two noted murderers;) a satirical burlesque upon the practice of electioneering; legislative, judicial, and ecclesiastical incidents; descriptions of natural curiosities; a collection of anecdotes, &c. Knoxville, Printed by J. Williams, 1842. 1969 [Leather Bound]
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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1969. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 264, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 264. Seller Inventory # LB1111015142881
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Life As It Is; or Matters and Things in General: Containing, Amongst other Things, Historical Sketches of the Exploration and First Settlement of the State of Tennessee; Manners and Customs of the Inhabitants; Their Wars with the Indians; Battle of King's Mountain;; HISTORY OF THE HARPS, (TWO NOTED MURDERERS)
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition, First Printing. 5 X 7 1/2 Inches. 256 PP. First printing in the original brown cloth binding. Original spine label intact. One of the most important, early books on Tennessee. Sabin #7651. Howes B1164. Endpapers have been replaced (to match). Minor paper loss to title-page from removal of earlier stamp and/or label. Toning. A more than acceptable copy of one of the scarcest books on Tennessee history in existence. Seller Inventory # 1943
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Life As It Is; or, Matters and Things in General; Containing amongst Other Things, Historical Sketches of the Exploration and First Settlement of the State of Tennessee; Manners and Customs of the Inhabitants; Their Wars with the Indians; Battle of King's Mountain; History of the Harps, (Two Noted Murderers;) a Satirical Burlesque upon the Practice of Electioneering; Legislative, Judicial, and Ecclesiastical Incidents; Descriptions of Natural Curiosities; a Collection of Anecdotes, &c
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First edition. Small 8vo. 256 pp. Ownership signature Frank M. Fulkerson / Rogersville, Tenn" on front endpaper; Fulkerson, a native of Virginia, moved with his family to Tennessee as a boy, served as an ordinance sergeant with the 4th Tennessee in Mexico, read law and practiced in Tazewell and Rogersville, and served in the Tennessee legislature, in addition to managing his plantation and various businesses. Howes B-741 ("aa"). Sabin 7651. American Imprints 42-718. Allen Imprints 1850. Allen Some Tennessee Rarities 39. Horn Twenty Tennessee Books 9: "Succinct and graphic sketch of the history of Tennessee to the time of its writing. a particularly entertaining and enlightening account of all phases of day-by-day life of the early pioneers of the state. Chiefly known and valued for its detailed story of the almost incredibly atrocious depredations of the noted outlaws, Micajah and Wiley Harp, who terrorized the dwellers in the early settlements and the travelers on the Natchez Trace and other lonesome roads." Streeter sale 1670 ($800). Old historical society stamp on title page, shadow of label removal at base of spine, some light foxing, one leaf damaged in printing and binding (affecting several words), else a very good copy in its original state. Original cloth-backed plain boards, printed paper spine label. (5837. Seller Inventory # 58624
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