The Crest of the Continent: A Record of a Summer's Ramble in the Rocky Mountains and Beyond
Chicago: R. R. Donnelley & Sons, Publishers, 1885. First Edition. Woodcuts, large folding map laid in at rear. Original cloth over boards. Octavo. 344 pages.
Ernest Ingersoll was an American naturalist and explorer, and this is his vibrant account of a journey through the Rocky Mountains and adjacent regions in the West. He describes the awe-inspiring views from mountain peaks, the challenges of travel in rugged terrain, and the unique character of frontier towns. He describes interactions with miners, settlers, and Native Americans, offering insights into these diverse cultures of the American West at the time. Ingersoll and his friend, William Henry Jackson, were the first scientists to investigate and describe the cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde.
A fascinating, enthusiastic, and well-illustrated book, which remains in excellent condition.
Bound in original brown cloth over boards with upper board and spine illustrated with dark brown and gilt stamping, floral patterned endpapers. Near fine overall, with shallow fraying to spine ends, light extremity rubs, and a few shallow extremity bumps. Old light purple rubber stamp on preliminary blank leaf ("Barlow Bros., Railroad News Agt's, Denver, Colo."). Hinges remain sound, interior clean and bright. Folding map nearly perfect.
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