[Rarebooks] fs: Abraham Lincoln on Waterways

[Back Creek Books]

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We are pleased to offer:
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(No. 10225 )  Meese, William A[ugustus]. ABRAHAM LINCOLN: INCIDENTS IN HIS 
LIFE RELATING TO WATERWAYS [BINDER'S TITLE: ABRAHAM LINCOLN ON WATERWAYS].
(Moline, IL): (Desaulniers & Co., Printers), (1908). First printing, 
Wrappers, Octavo, 53 pages, black and white plates. Very good, ex library.
      Uncommon booklet on Lincoln as a ferryman, boatbuilder, advocate of 
waterway improvements, and believer in Captain John Ericsson's "monitor" 
naval vessel. There is also information on Lincoln's visit to Niagara Falls, 
his patent for "an improved method of lifting vessels over shoals," and his 
arguments in the case of Hurd et al vs. Railroad Bridge Company (in which a 
river steamer collided with a railroad bridge). Many interesting anecdotes. 
MONAGHAN #1608. This copy deaccessioned from the Marietta College Library, 
bearing a few minor labels, stamps, and other marks. Bound in printed brown 
paper covers tied with a cord over a saddle-stapled binding. Small dampstain 
to lower fore corner of a few initial pages. Covers show some shallow chips 
and wear around edges.    $75.00
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