There is a universal saying to the effect that it is when men are off in the wilds that they show themselves as they really are. As is the case with the majority of pro-verbs there is much truth in it, for without the minor comforts of life to smooth things down, and with even the elemental necessities more or less problematical, the inner man has an unusual opportunity of showing him-self-and he is not always attractive. A man may be a pleasant companion when you always meet him clad in dry clothes, and certain of ...
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There is a universal saying to the effect that it is when men are off in the wilds that they show themselves as they really are. As is the case with the majority of pro-verbs there is much truth in it, for without the minor comforts of life to smooth things down, and with even the elemental necessities more or less problematical, the inner man has an unusual opportunity of showing him-self-and he is not always attractive. A man may be a pleasant companion when you always meet him clad in dry clothes, and certain of substantial meals at regulated intervals, but the same cheery individual may seem a very different person when you are both on half rations, eaten cold, and have been drenched for three days-sleeping from utter exhaustion, cramped and wet.
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Add this copy of The Happy Hunting-Grounds to cart. $25.00, like new condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Brownstown, MI, UNITED STATES, published by Palladium Press.
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Fine. Special edition reprint of 1920 original edition. Minimal wear and bumping to corners is consistent with age and little use. Binding is very tight and secure. All pages are intact and free of all marks or highlights. Book is wrapped in a poly bag for further preservation. Secure packaging for safe delivery.
Add this copy of The Happy Hunting-Grounds to cart. $25.56, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2022 by Alpha Edition.
Add this copy of The Happy Hunting-Grounds to cart. $50.00, very good condition, Sold by AARDVARK RARE BOOKS, ABAA rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Eugene, OR, UNITED STATES, published 1920 by Charles Scribner's Sons.
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Very Good. Octavo, 8.7 in. x 5.3 in., pp. 182. Illustrated with frontis and 15 additional black and white photographs taken by the author. Brown cloth boards with beige title and beige and orange design to the front; beige title to spine. Light shelfwear to edges. Kermit Roosevelt (1889-1943), the son of Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, recounts his travels across the world alongside his famous family as they go on various hunting trips. The title essay is Kermit's most extended reminiscence of his father. The other five essays include three that had been previously published in magazines.
Add this copy of The Happy-Hunting Grounds to cart. $68.00, very good condition, Sold by Dorley House Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hagerstown, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1920 by Charles Scribner's Sons.
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Author Photos. Very Good. No Jacket. 12 vo; 2 Pounds. First Edition, First Printing; brown pictorial c; in mylar protective wraps; 182 clean, unmarked pages...Kermit accompanied his father, Theodore Roosevelt, on both the African safari in 1909, and again in 1914 for the exploration of the River of Doubt (renamed Rio Roosevelt) in the Amazon of Brazil. An eloquent look back on his outdoor experiences both with and without his father.
Add this copy of The Happy Hunting-Grounds (Signed) to cart. $127.00, good condition, Sold by AARDVARK RARE BOOKS, ABAA rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Eugene, OR, UNITED STATES, published 1920 by Charles Scribner's Sons.
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Good Pus. Octavo, 8.7 in. x 5.3 in., pp. 182. Author signature to pasted-on 3 in. x 4 in. label to front free endpaper; label has "Autographed Edition" in red ink. Illustrated with frontis and 15 additional black and white photographs taken by the author. Brown cloth boards with beige title and beige and orange hunter design to the front; beige title to spine. Light shelfwear to edges. Corners nudged. Kermit Roosevelt (1889-1943), the son of Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, recounts his travels across the world alongside his famous family as they go on various hunting trips. The title essay is Kermit's most extended reminiscence of his father. The other five essays include three that had been previously published in magazines.
Add this copy of The Happy Hunting-Grounds to cart. $200.00, very good condition, Sold by La Playa Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from San Diego, CA, UNITED STATES, published by Charles Scribner's Sons.
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Used-near fine. 12mo; First Edition. Signed on tipped-in 'autographed edition' plate. A square, tight copy with unmarked text. Minor binder's error affecting lower fore-edge corner of rear free endpaper and pastedown. A 1/4' round darkened stain to rear cover. Brown decorative covers with just a slight bit of rubbing to extremities. Judging from lack of wear of the untrimmed textblock fore-edge, the book appears to have perhaps never been read.
Add this copy of The Happy Hunting-Grounds to cart. $220.00, like new condition, Sold by Bookmine rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Fair Oaks, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Palladium Press.
Add this copy of The Happy Hunting-Grounds to cart. $288.70, like new condition, Sold by RARE BOOK CELLAR rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Pomona, NY, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Palladium Press.
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Fine, Leather Bound, Accented in 22kt gold. Printed on archival paper with gilded edges. The endsheets are of moire fabric. Smyth sewing and concealed muslin joints to ensure the highest quality binding. This book is in full leather with hubbed spines. Pristine.; 8vo 8"-9" tall.
