23311. Russell, Florence . CHILD LIFE IN OREGON – A True Story. Boston . 1866.
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23311. Russell, Florence . CHILD LIFE IN OREGON – A True Story. Boston . 1866.
23311. Russell, Florence . CHILD LIFE IN OREGON – A True Story. Boston . 1866. 193 p. 16 Mo. Extremely rare narrative describes the life of the family of lighthouse keeper Bliss on Cape Hancock at the mouth of the Columbia River . This is a relaxed narrative, without any real plot to speak of, comprising a series of vignettes that describe the family life at the lighthouse, the wreck of a ship coming up from San Francisco , pioneer life in Astoria and Oysterville and on Baker Bay , fauna and flora, and encounters with Chinook Indians by the family and much more. The story includes quite a few details, making this a most unusual insight into the keeper’s life. A highly readable and entertaining book and extremely rare, heretofore unknown. In green cloth on boards with gilt lettering and decoration, frontispiece engraving, otherwise not illustrated. Contents are clean with a few minor spots here and there and some foxing on the title page and frontispiece’s protective tissue. The front end papers have two different gift inscriptions, plus the name of a third owner. The paper on the front hinge is starting to split, but the hinge is sound. The covers have minor corner wear, rubs, and spots. Important find. (VG-). $225 net. Ask for discount