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Manuel Lisa WALTER B. DOUGLAS

Manuel Lisa

WALTER B. DOUGLAS

Other works by WALTER B. DOUGLAS

Publication: Missouri Historical Society, 1911, St Louis

First editions. 2 Volumes. Printed wrappers. Missouri Historical Society Collections, Volume III, Number 3, pp.233-268, and Number 4, pp.367-406. Illustrated. An excellent, thoroughly-researched account of the life of Manuel Lisa, an important figure in the early development of the fur trade along the Missouri River. The rare original printing of this important biography. Very minor chipping to the edges of very fragile wrappers, else fine, bright, uncut copies.

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