[Rarebooks] fs: Lincoln on Waterways
Back Creek Books
rock at backcreekbooks.com
Fri Dec 11 21:50:56 EST 2009
Greetings Booklovers,
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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Rock
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