1888 Rare Library of Universal Adventure by Sea & shops Land Antique History Book

Product Name: 1888 Rare Library of Universal Adventure by Sea & shops Land Antique History Book
1888 Library of Universal Adventure by Sea and by Land: Including Original Narratives and Authentic Stories of Personal Prowess and Peril in All the Waters and Regions of the Globe from the Year 79 A.D. to the Year 1888 A. D. Compiled and Edited By William shops Dean Howells and Thomas Sergeant Perry Published by Harper and Brothers 6 x 9 First Edition Book is in good condition. The cover and spine shows some moderate wear. There is wear to edges and back cover has some discoloration. The front endpage has bookplates glued inside and both pages are consequently discolored. INTRODUCTION. Is setting about the collection of a Library of Adventure we had first to make clear to ourselves just what an adventure was. When we fairly de cited it to be a fact illustrating personal prowess or personal patience, rather than collective effort or suffering, our task was at once simplified, and the work of exclusion began. We rejected all incidents which did not exemplify individual character or exper.