captain john bourke (24 resultados)

Condición: Very Good. paperback 100% of proceeds go to charity! May have signs of use, wear and minor cosmetic defects.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: No Dustjacket. Copy #266 of 2100 copies. In Very Good+ condition. Historical memoir of General George Crook. Bourke was a Captain of the U.S. Army who fought aside Crook and idolized him, and Crook (1828-1890) was a U.S. Army officer noted for his service in the Civil War and the Indian Wars.

Paperback. Condición: Brand New. 65 pages. 9.02x5.94x0.43 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. #400 of 2,100 limited edition copies. boards have very light wear. edges of pages have very light wear. no dust jacket.

Red Cloth. Condición: Very Good+. Black and White Illustrations and Maps Ilustrador. Limited Edition (one of 1,000 sets). Book copy #449 of 2,000 copies. Textblock is very clean and tight. Binding lightly edge and corner rubbed otherwise in very good condition. 59p. Size: 8vo - Over 7 3/4" - 9 3/4 " Tall. Hardcover.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. Number 1383 of a limited edition of 2,100 copies. A reprint of a narrative that originally appeared in The Century Magazine in March 1891, with a foreword. The author served with General George Crook, perhaps the most successful of the military commanders involved in the western wars against the Indians in the 1860s through 1880s. 7¼ x 10¾ inches, 62 pages. Pictorial endpapers, two foldout color maps ("Based on an outline map of the Military Division of the Pacific 1878," and "The Region of the Indian Wars in the Arizona Territory"), and illustrated with black & white prints by Frederic Remington.

HARDCOVER. Limited edition. 59pp b/w illustrations colored maps octavo cloth. #925 of 2100 cc. slight cover wear otherwise very good.

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. Limited/Numbered. 59 pages, illustrations, plain white jacket with minor soiling, Limited edition of 2100 copies. This narrative was first published in the March 1891 issue of The Century Magazine.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Reprint. THE FIRST INDEXED EDITION of Bourke's classic, in beige decorated cloth with red titling, issued without dust jacket, ndpaper maps, frontis. port. of Crook, 508[2]pp. Luther #36. Howes B-654. Dustin #19. Dowd #73. Jennewein #61. O'Keefe #190. Very Good showing darkening on spine and along edges, minor soiling. Eyewitness accounts of battles at Powder River, the Rosebud and Slim Buttes. A classic on the Indian Wars of the West.

Condición: Fine. This is #247 of a limited edition of 2100 copies. A collectible book in fine condition. The binding is strong and pages are clean and bright. The two fold-out maps are sharp and appear unused. Dust jacket is plain gray paper in clear wraps. Endpaper engravings. Historical memoir of General George Crook. Bourke was a Captain of the U.S. Army who fought aside Crook and idolized him, and Crook (1828-1890) was a U.S. Army officer noted for his service in the Civil War and the Indian Wars. This book chronicles CrookÕs experience throughout the latter war as well as the stories of Native American heroes, and it includes pictures, maps, diagrams, and other historical snippets of the past. Dust Jacket condition very good in clear protective wraps. Red cloth boards with gilt-stamped cover and spine.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Limited Edition. Owner's received date present. This is number 718 of 2,100 copies. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. 1st Edition. Lewis Osborne, CA. A narrative about General George Crook by a company grade officer under his command. Crook is shown to be a combat officer not a publicity seeker. Bourke documents Crook's view of Native Americans as human beings not a quarry. The book highlights the Apaches, the Chiracahuas, and the Mescaleros. The work was orginially part of the The Century Magazine in 1891. This is a limited edition printing, this copy is #893 of 2100. The book includes two fold out color maps. Very good copy of the hard cover book in a good+ dust jacket. The all white dust jacket has a small scratch in the front cover. 62 pages.

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. Limited/Numbered. 59 pages. Illus, fold out maps, plain dj. This narrative was first published in the March 1891 issue of The Century Magazine.

Hardcover w/ Jacket. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. The book itself is in fine condition. It's red cloth cover is bright and without compromise of any kind. The interior of the book is also in spotless condition. The dust jacket as issued is very good but does have some sunning to the spine and edges and several spots on the spine itself. Also some wear and six small holes worn through to bottom right corner. There is one small quarter-inch tear to the rear bottom of the wrapper. (See additional picture.) This book # 708 of 2100 limited copies. The fine introduction is by Western Americana author W.H. Hutchinson of Chico State College, California. The book features the post Civil War United States in the far West and its conflict with the native tribes of the region. There is a map of the region of Indian wars and the illustrations from Frederic Remington. 59+ pages.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good+ with no dust jacket. Reprint. The is is The Old Army Press Facsimile edition with new material. Michael J. Koury editor. originally by The Military Service Institution Governor's Island NYH 1890. Reprinted from Journal of Military Service Institution. former owner's name on first page, front cover shows some scuffing. 45 pages; 6 x 9 ".

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. A Limited edition in Very Good condition with some rubbing and dampstain to the boards and some soiling to the pages. A previous owner's book plate is located in the front of the book. Of 2,100 copies of this edition, this book is number 1,536; In 1876, Bourke led an 18-man army against a much larger force of Comanche and Kiowa Indians. Bourke's success against such a formidable foe is a testament to his brilliant generalship and unyielding determination.; 8vo ; 59 pages.

First edition. First Printing. Disbound. Stapled. Article disbound from The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine, Vol. XLI. No. 5. March, 1891. Pages 643-660. Illustrated by Frederic Remington. Bourke offers "to describe some of the more important military movements of General Crook." Crook spent his many years in the Army throughout much of the American West. Near fine copy.

Hard Cover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Reprint. Scholarly study of various rites & practices involving "ordure" & urine, and supposed substitutes including mushrooms, the onion, mistletoe. One supposes the 'poop' emoji would be included in a modern re-write. Bourke was a Captain in the US Army, Civil War veteran and aide to General Crook in the Indian wars of the west, and a keen observer of the Apache, Navajo, Zuni, and Plains tribes among whom he lived & worked, writing several popular & scholarly books. This book, first published in 1891, is based on personal observation and copious research, covering cultures worldwide from antiquity to the then-present day. This reprint includes a foreword by Sigmund Freud and a biographical essay on Bourke by Frederick S. Krauss. Hardcover, as pictured. Light wear, but water damage to front cover, leaving the cloth bubbled on the lower corner; corners bumped; first few pages lightly cockled. Text clean, no names or marks; xxii, [2], 496 pages; bibliography, index, frontispiece portrait of the author. Size: Large Octavo.

hardcover. Condición: Very Good. First Edition. Home-made dust wrapper.

HARDBACK BROWN. Condición: FAIR. Full Title Page: Scatalogic Rites of All Nations. A Dissertation upon the Employment of Excrementitious Remedial Agents in Religion, Therapeutics, Divination, Witchcraft, Love-Philters, etc., in all Parts of the Globe. Based upon Original Notes and Personal Observation, and upon Compilation from over One Thousand Authorities General wear, taped spine, bumped corners and board edges, faded gilt top edge, ex libris stamp on base edge, loose rear hinge with torn endpaper showing threading, front hinge similarly torn though taped, worn edges, light soiling on title page DATE PUBLISHED: 1891 EDITION: 496.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. First Edition. Quarter green morocco and marbled boards. New endpapers. Lettered in gilt on the spine. To the upper title it is printed, "Not For General Perusal". To the lower title there is printed, "With the Author's Compliments." To the lower margin of page 3 there is a number stamped. There is very professional repair along the spine edge of the pamphlet. Some discoloring along the rear, at the spine. The binding is fine and quite lovely. A rare piece of western americana. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 4 pages.

Three-quarter leather. Condición: Good. Octavo. xvii, 371 pages, 32 page publisher catalog bound in back. Illustrated with color frontispiece and 31 plates in the back of the text. Recased. Three quarter red leather binding with reddish marbled paper covered boards. Reddish marbled end papers. The original green cloth front cover and spine with gilt title and gilt illustration is bound in the back of the book. The right front flyleaf and the the title page are both clipped at the top edge suggesting a possibly clipped signature of the previous owner. Book plate of Robert C. Euler, former anthropologist of the National Parks, located on the front paste down. Howes B 655; Graff 368 - "The Moquis Indians of Arizona are, of course, the Hopi. The snake-dance is still performed, but is too fascinating to be called "revolting" today.".

Leather Bound. Condición: NEW. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted 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 2019, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1891. 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:- 512, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. 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. 512.

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