* HIND, Henry Youle (1823-1908). Narrative of The Canadian Red River Exploring Expedition of 1857 and of the Assinnibone and Saskatchewan Exploring Expedition of 1858. London: Longman, Green, et al, 1860. 2 volumes, 8vo. With 8 maps and plans (3 folding) & 20 chromoxylographic plates. (First and last few leaves with light spotting.) Contemporary crimson calf gilt. Provenance: Constantine Rodney W. Herney (Eton prize inscription). FIRST EDITION, describing Hind's expedition, which was prompted by the need to discover land access to the gold fields of British Colombia, and during which he "lived almost constantly among the Crees and Chippeways, whose habits and peculiarities he was most eager to study, and prompt to record" (Sabin). Graff 1892; Sabin 31934; Streeter sale 3730; TPL 3820; Wagner-Camp 360. Estimate $300-400
* HIND, Henry Youle (1823-1908). Narrative of The Canadian Red River Exploring Expedition of 1857 and of the Assinnibone and Saskatchewan Exploring Expedition of 1858. London: Longman, Green, et al, 1860. 2 volumes, 8vo. With 8 maps and plans (3 folding) & 20 chromoxylographic plates. (First and last few leaves with light spotting.) Contemporary crimson calf gilt. Provenance: Constantine Rodney W. Herney (Eton prize inscription). FIRST EDITION, describing Hind's expedition, which was prompted by the need to discover land access to the gold fields of British Colombia, and during which he "lived almost constantly among the Crees and Chippeways, whose habits and peculiarities he was most eager to study, and prompt to record" (Sabin). Graff 1892; Sabin 31934; Streeter sale 3730; TPL 3820; Wagner-Camp 360. Estimate $300-400
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