The Humboldt: Highroad of the West
New York: Farrar & Reinhart, 1943. First Edition. 374pp. Octavo [21 cm] Gray cloth with the title gilt stamped on the backstrip. Near fine/Near fine. A bright copy. Item #10632
23rd volume in the 'Rivers of America' series. Almost a collection of historical short story narratives, in this book Morgan displayed the literary capability gained from his youthful reading habits. It is as much a work of literature as of history. Human drama is the focus of the work, played against the backdrop of the river-with-no-mouth. The book was enormously successful, acknowledged as one of the best of the series. Dale L. Morgan (1914 – 1971), was an American historian, accomplished researcher, biographer, editor, and critic. He specialized in material on Utah history, Mormon history, the American fur trade, and overland trails. His work is known both for its comprehensive research and accuracy and for the fluid imagery of his prose. Saunders 16. Fitzgerald H26.
Price: $125.00