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Unless otherwise indicated, all books in this list are in sound, usable condition ("very good"), in the original cloth binding and are 8vo. (approximately 6" X 9" in size.) Most are not new; however, previous owners' names, bookplates, stamps and other marks of ownership are not noted unless such markings are disfiguring. Bindings on older books will usually show normal signs of wear and use relative to the age of the book. Excessive wear or damage is noted in the description. Books whose condition is above average are also noted.
304013 Border Romance: The Story of the Exploits of Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon, by Miers, Earl Schenck. Published by The Friends of The Curtis Paper Company in Newark, DE, 1965. Folding map, stiff wraps (a few spots on rear cover), 8vo., 26 pp. VG condition. A thoughtful study of the Mason Dixon Line and the men who surveyed it. $15.00
612153 The Conquest of New England by the Immigrant, by Daniel Chauncey Brewer. Published by G. P. Putnam’s Sons, New York in 1926. Navy cloth, 8vo., VG condition, 369 pp. “Book of the Hour Club” stamp on fep. Brewer’s point of view is that European immigration into New England, especially by “newer” east and south Europeans has caused a decline in Yankee power and values and needs to be corrected. He was also concerned about the rapidly declining birthrates of “old” Yankee stock. An important “anti-immigration” study. $40.00
612150 Pillars of Salt Monuments of Grace: New England Crime Literature and the Origins of American Popular Culture, 1674-1860, by Daniel A. Cohen. Published by Oxford University Press, New York in 1993. Index, notes, illus., blue cloth, dj., 8vo, near-new condition, 350 pp. From the Puritan ministers’ jeremiads and execution sermons to the popular and often graphic 19th century accounts of murders and trials, tales of crime and punishment have long captivated American readers. Cohen’s scholarly yet readable study of the genre is sure to become the ready reference for historians wishing to have easy access to historic crime literature. Genealogists should also be aware of the level of detail that can be found in the “crime and punishment” stories in earlier times. $50.00
612192 From Office to Profession: The New England Ministry, 1750-1850, by Donald M. Scott. Published by The University of Pennsylvania Press in 1978. Index, notes, cloth, dj. (spine faded, back scuffed), 8vo., VG condition, 199 pp. A Scholarly study of the transformation of the New England ministry as a social institution. $25.00
612155 The New England Gazetteer: Containing Descriptions of all the States, Counties and Towns of New England: Also Descriptions of the Principal Mountains, Rivers, Lakes Capes, Bays, Harbors, Islands, and Fashionable Resorts Within That Territory, Alphabetically Arranged, by John Hayward. Published in Boston in 1839. 9th edition. Illus., calf binding (worn, spine leather cracked), 8vo., VG condition (a few lines lightly underlined in ink), not paginated but more than 325 pp. Light foxing throughout. Catalogue descriptions from 4 book dealers’ catalogues of the 1960s are taped to the back fep. $100.00
612154 The View From Front Street: Travels through New England’s Historic Fishing Communities, by Russell Bourne. Published by W. W. Norton & Company, New York in 1989. 1st edition. Index, illus., photos, endpaper map, 282 pp. Nicely-illustrated stories of the communities, the fishermen and their boats. Includes chapters on: Noank [CT], Marblehead, Provincetown, Nantucket, New Bedford, Gloucester, Saltwater Farms of Maine. $30.00
605001 The Great Migration: Immigrants to New England 1634-1635, Volumes 1-2, A-F, by Robert Charles Anderson, et al. Published by New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, 1999, 2001. Indexes, black buckram, 8vo., 635+739 pp. A few minor scratches, otherwise nearly new condition. One of the most ambitious undertakings of the 20th century, the Great Migration Project attempts to identify and describe all Europeans settling in New England in 1634 and 1635. An essential reference for anyone working in this time period in North America. These 2 volumes ONLY cover surnames beginning with A through F. Two volumes $75.00
605004 The New England Historical Genealogical Register: Index of Persons Volumes 51-148, edited by Jane Fletcher Fiske. Published by New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, 1995 in 4 volumes. Navy cloth, 8vo., 888+971+944+1020 pp. Some corners bumped, otherwise VG condition. An every-name index to nearly 100 years of the Society’s journal. Almost 4,000 pages and thousands of names. $150.00
603026 Stories Behind the Stones, by Gail M. Potter. Published by A.S. Barnes and Company, Cranbury, NJ, 1969. Index, biblio., illus., photos, ivory cloth, dj. (minor wear), 8vo., 244 pp. VG condition. More than 30 stories of New Englanders whose epitaphs led the author to research their story. Among those included are Margaret Fuller, Joshua Spooner, Ephraim Bowen, Edward Wanton Casey, Lydia Beadle, Peleg Walker, and Deborah Sampson. $30.00
512126 John Saffin His Book (1665-1708): A Collection of Various Matters of Divinity Law and State Affairs: Epitomiz’d Both in Verfe and Profe, by John Saffin with introduction by Caroline Hazard. Published by Caroline Hazard, Harbor Press, NY, 1928. #237 of 500 copies. Index, notes, brown boards with gold spine, vellum dj., 8vo., 199 pp. Although Saffin’s commonplace book largely contains quotations from various sources that seemed important to him, he also used the book to record births, deaths and other vital information about family and friends as they occurred. There are references to Saffin, Elsworth and Willet families, among others. $30.00
512093 History of the American Whale Fishery, by Alexander Starbuck. Published by Castle Books, Secaucus, NJ, 1989. Indexes, illus., blue cloth, dj., 8vo., 779 pp. VG condition. 179 pp of narrative history. The remainder of the book consist of thr report of the Commission of Fish and Fisheries. Arranged chronologically, it lists voyages by vessel, and provides the port, ship’s class, tonnage, captain, managing owner or agent, whaling ground, date, and result of the voyage from 1784 through 1876. Includes an index to voyages arranged by vessel’s names. $27.50
512042 Curious New England: The Unconventional Traveler’s Guide to Eccentric Destinations, by Joseph A. Citro and Diane E. Foulds. Published by the University Press of New England, Hanover, NH, 2004. Updated and Illustrated 2nd Edition. Index, photos, maps, softcover, 8vo., 349 pp. VG condition. “New England is truly a Cabinet of Curiosities and . . . this indispensable guide directs you to its most bizarre, off-the-wall, and unsettling exhibits” Entertaining. $15.00
512076M Commonwealth: Giantess of the Sound, by Roger Williams McAdan. Published by Stephen Daye Press, New York, 1959. Index, biblio, notes, photos, blue cloth (edges worn, top edges dented), dj. (shabby), 8vo., 193 pp. Interior condition is VG. Commonwealth, launched in 1907, the largest and on of the fastest steamers to sail the Long Island Sound. She traveled between New York and New England until the fall of the Fall River Line. Includes specifications of the steamer Commonwealth. $27.50
512077M Covered Bridges of New England, by Clara E. Wagemann. Published by Charles E. Tuttle Company, Rutland, VT, 1952. Revised edition. Biblio., photos, endpaper map, green cloth, dj. (edges a little worn, original price obliterated with black ink), 8vo., 151 pp. VG condition. The story of some of the most important covered bridges in New England and New York. The map shows the existing covered bridges in New England and New York in 1953. Also included are several poems that celebrate the covered bridge in verse. $37.50
003009M Contributions from the Museum of the American Indian Heye Foundation, Volume XVIII. Indian Place Names of New England, by John C. Hudden. Published by the Museum of the American Indian Heye Foundation, New York, 1962. Index. biblio., list of reference maps, softcover (corners bumped, 1 corner repaired with tape, light soil), 8vo., 408 pp. Interior in VG condition. Arranged alphabetically, gives place and county, meaning, and origin of name. The Appendices provide an extensive glossary of the most common root words found incorporated into various Algonquin place names, a place name glossary, and a list of camp names. $125.00
602021 Food, Drink, and Recipes of Early New England, by Jane Whitehill. Published by Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, MA, 1970. 3rd printing. Illus., photos, softcover (light soil and wear), 8vo., 44 pp. Did you ever want to know how to pickle asparagus or make a tongue pie? $7.50
512035 Medicine in New England 1790-1840, by Barnes Riznik. Published by Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, MA, 1967. Illus., softcover, 8vo. 26 pp. VG condition. The treatments and role of early New England Physicians with information on a number of physicians practicing during this time period. $10.00
512036 Country Stores in Early New England, by Gerald Carson. Published by Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, MA, 1955. Illus., softcover, 8vo. 16 pp. VG condition. The country store was the center of village life. $10.00
403009 Rum and Reform in Old New England, by Gerald Carson. Published by Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, MA, 1966. Illus., softcover, 8vo., 19 pp. VG condition. Beer, ale, wine, cordials, and spirituous liquors were considered pleasant drinks, necessary to a good life and the preservation of good health. $7.50
310020 Town Schooling in Early New England 1790-1840, by Fennelly, Catherine. Published by Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, MA, 1962. Illus., photos., softcover, 8vo., 40 pp. VG condition. The old district school, equivalent to the elementary and junior high schools of the present, was the public school of early 19th century New England. $7.50
212001M The Diary and Life of Samuel Sewall, Mel Yazawa (editor), Published by Bedford Books, Boston, 1998. Index, biblio., illus., photos, cloth, dj., 8vo., 260 pp. As-new condition. Comprising daily commentary on major and minor events between 1674 and 1729 the diary of Boston merchant Samuel Sewall is one of the richest personal accounts of early American History. This abridged version presents one year's complete entries from each of the five decades. $22.50
403010 The Garb of Country New Englanders 1790-1840, by Catherine Finnelly. Published by Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, MA, 1966. Illus., photos., softcover, 8vo., 47 pp. VG condition. Many photos. $7.50
403011 The Country Lawyer in New England 1790-1840, by Catherine Finnelly. Published by Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, MA, 1968. Illus., photos., softcover, 8vo., 48 pp. VG condition. Lawyering was one of only a few professions which enabled a man to become prominent in New England Society. $7.50
401172 The Great Migration: Immigrants to New England 1634-1635, Volume I A-B, by Anderson, Robert Charles. Published by New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1999. Black cloth, 8vo., 633 pp. One of the most ambitious undertakings of the 20th century, the Great Migration Project attempts to identify and describe all Europeans settling in New England in 1634 and 1635. An essential reference for anyone working in this time period in North America. This volume ONLY covers surnames beginning with A and B. $50.00
401099 Supplement to Torrey's New England Marriages Prior to 1700, by Sanborn, Melinde Lutz. Published by Genealogical Publishing Company, Baltimore, MD, 1991. Index, green cloth, 8vo., 79 pp. VG condition. Clarence Almon Torrey's New England Marriages Prior to 1700 was an index to references containing marriages records. This book contains references to additional, or supplementary, information, published in the form of corrections, new discoveries, significant new biographical detail or deletions to Torrey's original work. It is predominately an index to the major genealogical journals published since 1960. $15.00
401156 Second Supplement to Torrey's New England Marriages Prior to 1700, by Sanborn, Melinde Lutz. Published by Genealogical Publishing Company, Baltimore, MD, 1995. Index, green cloth, 8vo., 106 pp. VG condition. Clarence Almon Torrey's New England Marriages Prior to 1700 and The Supplement are indexes to references containing marriages records. This book contains references to additional, or supplementary, information, published in the form of corrections, new discoveries, significant new biographical detail or deletions to Torrey's original work. It is predominately an index to the major genealogical journals published since 1990. $20.00
401101 Law and Liberty in Early New England: Criminal Justice and Due Process 1620-1692, by McManus, Edgar J. Published by The University of Massachusetts Press, Amherst, MA, 1993. Index, notes, cloth, dj., 8vo., 280 pp. As-new condition. Since court records can be a great source of genealogical information, it is important to understand exactly how the judicial system worked in colonial times. This book presents important background information about court structure, and the offenses that led to person's involvement with the legal system. $30.00
401084 The New England Historical and Genealogical Register; Volumes 1-6: 6 Volumes. Published by Heritage Books, Bowie, MD, 1992. Facsimile reprint of 1847-1852 editions. Index for each volume, softcovers, 8vo., about 400 pp. each volume. VG condition. The first 6 volumes of America's oldest genealogical journal, documenting New England families. Includes genealogies for Bradford, Brooks, Brown (Hampton), Butler, Chase, Checkley, Cotton, Davenport, Deane, Dearborn, Doolittle, Endicott, Farmer, Farrar, Frost, Gilbert, Gookin, Johonnot, Josselyn, Leonard, Leverett, Mather, Metcalf, Minot, Otis, Parson, Peabody, Pease, Peters, Rawson, Ricker, Rogers, Shapleigh, Stebbins, Swett, Taintor, Tully, Vane, Ware, Wentworth, Winslow, Wolcott, and Wyman. Includes articles on physicians, ministers, attorneys, prisoners, passengers, early settlers, vital records, and farms. A treasure trove of information. $100.00
401028 The Saving Remnant: Religion and the Settling of New England, by Cowing, Cedric B. Published by University of Illinois Press, Urbana, 1995. Index, maps, softcover, 8vo., 351 pp. As-new condition. A pioneer study detailing the two clearly identifiable religious groups that settled New England. "The Saving Remnant" refers to the leaders of the "New Light" religious type who came mostly from northwest England. Includes lists of ministers and settlers showing place of origin and settlement. Essential for the understanding of New England settlement. $15.00
401092 New England Reflections 1882-1907, by Newman, Alan B. (ed.), Photographs by Walter, Alvah, and George Howes. Published by Pantheon Books, New York, 1981. 1st edition. Softcovers, square 8vo., 179 + viii pp. VG condition. The book was produced as part of the Howes Brothers Photographic Preservation Project. The Howes Brothers, natives of Ashland, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, photographed New England from 1886 to 1906. More than 20,000 glass plate negatives survive. 179 captioned photos, many of western Massachusetts. $25.00
308028 Gathered Sketches from the Early History of New Hampshire and Vermont . . ., by Chase, Francis (ed.). Published by Heritage Books, Bowie, MD, 1987 reprint of 1856 edition. Index, illus., softcovers, 8vo., 215 + pp. VG condition. $20.00
307014 Roads and Travel in New England 1790-1840 by Parks, Roger N. Published by Old Sturbridge Village, in Sturbridge, MA, 1967.
Illus., wraps, 8vo., 28 pp. VG condition. $7.50909216 The New England Country, by Johnson, Clifton. Published by Lee & Shepherd, Boston in 1897. Photos, illus, gilt-lettered cloth, 8vo., 121 pp. VG condition. An interesting regional description with quaint photos and illustrations. $27.50
108412 A List of New England Bibliographies, by T.D. Seymour Bassett. Published by The Committee for a New England Bibliography, no date. Reprinted from The New England Quarterly, Vol. XLIV, No. 2, 1971.
Softcovers, 8vo., 23 pp. Remains of sticker on cover. Arranged by state. $7.50
211192 Passports of Southeastern Pioneers 1770-1823: Indian, Spanish and other Land Passports for Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Mississippi, Virginia, North and South Carolina, by Potter, Dorothy Williams. Published by Gateway Press, Baltimore, MD, 1982.
Index, biblio., illus., black cloth, 4to., 449 pp. Owner's stamp and red ink notations on fep. Passports authorized passage through Indian or foreign-held territory east of the Mississippi 1770-1823. Abstracts of applications and passports from a variety of sources. $60.00Natchez Trace
906690, Daniels, Jonathan, The Devil's Backbone: The Story of the Natchez Trace, McGraw‑Hill, New York, 1962, 278 pp., 1st edition, 4th printing, 8vo., illus, biblio, index, dj., VG condition. History of the trail used by flatboaters and pioneers between Natchez and Nashville. Part of the American Trails series. $22.50
Great Smokies
906850,
Bowman, Elizabeth Skaggs, Land of High Horizons, Southern Publishers
Inc., Kingsport TN, 1939, 212 pp., 3rd edition, 8vo, photos., endpaper maps,
cloth; some time‑toning, VG condition. a lively description of the Great
Smokies area in TN & NC.
$20.00
Gulf Coast
910057 George Gauld: Surveyor and Cartographer of the Gulf Coast, by Ware, John D. Revised and completed by Robert R. Rea. Published by University Presses of Florida, Gainesville, 1982. 1st edition. Index, folding maps, plans, and views, cloth, dj., 8vo., 251 pp. VG condition. Gauld surveyed the Gulf Coast from 1764 through 1780. $30.00
909038 The Ohio, by Banta, R.E. Published by Rinehart & Co., New York in 1949. Illustrated by Edward Shenton. Index, 8 vo, 592 pp. VG condition. A classic study of the growth and development of the Ohio Valley, from Pennsylvania to Illinois. $22.50
906693,
Firestone, Clark B., Sycamore Shores, National Travel Club, New York,
1936, 247 pp., 1st edition, 8vo., biblio., photos, cloth, worn dj., VG
condition. Description and history of the Ohio River and its tributaries.
$25.00
906703, Havinghurst, Walter, The Long Ships Passing: The Story of the Great Lakes, Macmillan, New York, 1942, 291 pp., 4th printing, 8vo., illus, biblio, index, maps, cloth; portion of front fep. torn out, dj., near VG condition. A Great Lakes classic. Crammed with history, legend and romance. $12.50
601007 Tales of a Rambling Bootblack, by A.O. Pasley. Published by the author, Mesa, AZ, 1962. Photos, softcover (some soil and fading, lower corner bent), 8vo., 119+ pp. The Addendum contains poems and song lyrics. At age 90, the author tells the story of his life in the Midwest and West. He was born in 1872 in Iowa. He never reveals his parents’ names, but describes at length siblings and other relatives. His parents were both from DeKalb, Illinois. $15.00
512083 Bacon, Beans, and Galantines: Food and Foodways on the Western Frontier, by Joseph R. Conlin. Published by the University of Nevada Press, Reno, 1986. Index, biblio., notes, photos., illus., brown cloth, dj., square 8vo., 246 pp. VG condition. Based on early diaries and other original sources, Conlin’s book weaves a fascinating tale of what people ate on the western mining frontier. There is information about the nutrition and diet of overland trail travelers, early western restaurants and other food lore of pioneer days. $35.00
410012 An American Original: The Life of J. Frank Dobie, by Lon Tinkle. Published by Little, Brown and Company, Boston, 1978. 1st edition. Index, photos, brown cloth, dj. (light soil, a 1-inch tear), 8vo., 164 pp. VG condition. The biography of J. Frank Dobie (1888-1964), one of the best-loved story tellers of the American Southwest. Includes a generous selection of the correspondence between Dobie and his wife, Bertha McKee Dobie. $25.00
211095 How George Rogers Clark Won the Northwest and Other Essays in Western History, by Thwaites, Reuben Gold. Published by Corner House Publishers, Williamstown, MA, 1978. Reprint of 1903 edition. Index, illus., photos, map, maroon cloth, 8vo., 378 pp. Owner's stamp and red ink marks on fep., a few red ink marks inside. Includes chapters on the Black Hawk War, the division of the Northwest, early lead mining on the Upper Mississippi, etc. $15.00
909059 Rim of Christendom: A Biography of Eusebio Francisco Kino, Pacific Coast Pioneer, by Bolton, Herbert Eugene. Published by Macmillan, New York in 1936. 1st edition., 2nd printing. Photos, maps, illus., index, green cloth, 8vo., 644 pp. Fine condition; except for tears affecting both large folding maps. $65.00
906125, Laut, Agnes C., Through Our Unknown Southwest, Robert M. McBride & Co., New York, 1925, 271 pp. 8vo., photos, Cloth, VG condition. $27.50