Elkanah and Mary Walker Pioneers Among the Spokane Indians - SIGNED copy
Caldwell, ID: Caxton Printers, Ltd., 1940. B&W photo reproductions. First Edition. Hardcover. Tall 8vo. Pp. 283. Plenty of photos. Endpaper maps. Full textured cloth binding with gilt stamped lettering on spine and gilt cameos on front cover. Ownership name on front pastedown, else fine in slightly tattered dust jacket, of which the rear panel is crimped. Very Good+ / Good-. Item #1262
Mary Walker's diary is a robust contribution to the understanding of pioneer life in the Oregon Country and, specifically, the Tshimikian Indian mission. For more on Clifford Drury and his search for primary source material, see "Edward Eberstadt & Sons Rare Booksellers of Western Americana" by Michael Vinson (Arthur H. Clark, 2016). This copy signed by Drury on the title page. SMITH, 2588. Dust jacket now protected in a clear, removable archival sleeve.
Price: $50.00