The Pioneers, or the Sources of the Susquehanna; a Descriptive Tale. COOPER J.F. [James Fenimore] 1789-1851 Publisher: Henry Colburn and Richard Bentley; Bell and Bradfute; Cumming; and Galignani Publish Year: 1832 Publish Place: London : New Burlington Street; Edinburgh; Dublin; and Paris. Illustrator: FARRIER R. Category: Miscellaneous, Foreign Travel, Antiquarian Book, History, Reference Book No: 008323 Status: For Sale Book Condition: Very Good Size: 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall Jacket Condition: Unknown Binding: Hardcover Book Type: Unknown Edition: Unknown Inscription: Unknown £75 Add to Basket Ask a question Refer to a friend Additional information In red cloth, spine with gilt titles to black calf labels. Internally, Standard Novels. No XIV title, complete with B&W frontis, additional engraved title with vignette, title, [5], (vi-xi), [1], [1], 2-460 pp, 2 illustrations, some offsetting & browning, last leaf gutter strengthened, modern red marbled endpapers. Probably rebound by the previous owner c1990. (171*108 mm). First published in 1823 in 3 volumes. The Pioneers is part of Cooper's sweeping Leather stocking Tales series that delves into history of the young United States and its frontier spirit, much of which is seen from the perspective of quintessential pioneer Natty Bumppo.
