Author: Estelline Bennett Title: Old Deadwood Days
Description: New York, Charles Scribner's Sons , 1935 . Cloth. An interesting work on the gold rush city of Deadwood, written by one of its residents, Estelline Bennett, the daughter of a judge in Deadwood Court. In the publisher's original cloth binding. The second edition of the work. First published in 1928. This interesting work follows the history of the West of America, through the city of Deadwood, South Dakota, which was known for its gold rush history and for holding the graves of important Wild West figures such as Calamity Jane and Wild Bill Hickok. Written by Estelline Bennett, the daughter of a Deadwood Court judge, and a thoughtful eye-witness to the matters which she describes. With chapters on 'When Calamity Jane Came Home', the introduction of the railroad and 'A Deadwood Judge&apos.With eleven illustrations and a frontispiece. Collated, complete. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, generally smart, with light rubbing and bumping to the extremities. A touch of fading a slight discolouration to the extremities and to the spine. The odd mark. Contemporary ink inscription to front endpaper, dated 'Nov 30 94&apos. Hinges slightly strained but holding firm, split after front endpaper with cords visible. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .
Keywords: Deadwood Gold rush illustrated Estelline Bennett Gold rush Not Stated
Price: GBP 65.00 = appr. US$ 92.82 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: 880Q1
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