The American Lake Series. Each Edited By Milo M. Quaife, All Ten Volumes Each Signed By The Author And Each A First Edition

VARIOUS CONTRIBUTORS

Publication: The Bobbs-Merrill Company Publishers, 1944 - 1949, Indianapolis

First editions. 8vo. Each of the ten volumes will be described separately in the order in which they were published.

1). Lake Huron By Fred Landon. 8vo. Signed by the author. Decorated cloth with titles in gilt on the front cover and spine, map of Lake Huron on the front endpapers and a map of the Great Lakes on the rear endpapers, [16] 17 - 398 pp., editorial introduction, foreword, illustrated from photographs, portraits, map, epilogue, acknowledgments, bibliographical note, index. An historical study of Lake Huron and its importance in the development of Canada and the United States, covering its Indigenous foundations, French exploration and missionary activity, the fur trade, British control and settlement, shipping and economic growth, etc. Minor wear to the spine ends and corners else a very good copy in the original dust jacket that has small nicks, chips, closed tears and a small old water stain to a small portion of the lower rear cover.

2). Lake Superior By Grace Lee Nute. 8vo. Signed by the author. Decorated cloth with titles in gilt on the front cover and spine, map of Lake Superior on the front endpapers and a map of the Great Lakes on the rear endpapers, [18] 19 - 376 pp., editorial introduction, illustrated from photographs, portraits, map, bibliographical note and acknowledgments, index. An historical work that explores the early history of the Lake Superior region, focusing especially on French exploration, the fur trade, missionary activity, and interactions between European settlers and Native American tribes. Minor wear to the spine ends and corners, small bump to fore-edge of front cover else a very good copy in the original dust jacket that has small nicks, chips, closed tears and a small old water stain mostly to the upper edge and along the inner flap fold mostly on the verso.

3). Lake Michigan By Milo M. Quaife. 8vo. Signed by the author. Decorated cloth with titles in gilt on the front cover and spine, map of Lake Michigan on the front endpapers and a map of the Great Lakes on the rear endpapers, [14] 15 - 384 pp., prelude, illustrated from photographs, portraits, map, conclusion, acknowledgments and bibliographical note, index. An historical study of Lake Michigan and its role in the exploration, settlement, and economic growth of the American Midwest, covering Indigenous peoples and how the lake served as a major route for travel, fishing, and trade; French exploration and the fur trade; British and American control; the growth of cities and commerce; etc. Minor wear to the spine ends, bump to lower front corner, else a very good copy in the original price-clipped dust jacket with light wear to the spine ends, corners and with two tiny closed tears to the rear cover.

4). Lake Ontario By Arthur Pound. 8vo. Signed by the author. Decorated cloth with titles in gilt on the front cover and spine, map of Lake Ontario on the front endpapers and a map of the Great Lakes on the rear endpapers, [16] 17 - 384 pp., editorial introduction, illustrated from photographs, portraits, map, acknowledgments and bibliographical note, index. An historical account of Lake Ontario and its importance in the political, military, and economic development of Canada and the United States covering its Indigenous beginnings, French exploration and settlement, British control and conflict, settlement and urban growth, commercial importance, etc. The lake played a decisive role in the growth of both Ontario and parts of the northeastern United States. Very good copy in the original dust jacket with light wear to the spine ends and corners and a few minor nicks to the back cover extremities.

5). Lake Erie By Harlan Hatcher. 8vo. Signed by the author. Decorated cloth with titles in gilt on the front cover and spine, map of Lake Erie on the front endpapers and a map of the Great Lakes on the rear endpapers, [14] 15 - 416 pp., editorial introduction, illustrated from photographs, portraits, map, epilogue, acknowledgments, bibliographical note, index. An historical study of Lake Erie and its major role in exploration, warfare, settlement, and industrial growth in the United States and Canada, covering Indigenous presence before European presence, French and British rivalry, the War of 1812, westward expansion and settlement, industrial growth and transportation, etc. Very good copy in the original dust jacket with light wear to the spine ends and corners and a few minor nicks to the back cover extremities.

6). Lake Pontchartrain By W. Adolphe Roberts. 8vo. Signed by the author. Decorated cloth with titles in gilt on the front cover and spine, map of Lake Pontchartrain and the Isle of Orleans on the front endpapers and a map of the Gulf of Mexico on the rear endpapers, [18] 19 - 376 pp., editorial introduction, prelude, illustrated from photographs, portraits, map, appendices, acknowledgments, bibliographical note, index. An historical account of Lake Pontchartrain and its central role in the exploration, settlement, and development of Louisiana covering its strategic location making it important for military defense and trade, its key role in the development of New Orleans, its importance as a commercial waterway, its cultural influence, etc. Fine, bright copy in the original dust jacket with a tiny nick to the top edge of the rear cover.

7). Lake Champlain and Lake George By Frederic F, Van De Water. Decorated cloth with titles in gilt on the front cover and spine, map of Lake Champlain and Lake George on the front endpapers and rear endpapers, [16] 17 - 381 pp., editorial introduction, illustrated from photographs, portraits, map, bibliographical note and acknowledgments, index. An historical account of the two lakes and their crucial role in early American and Canadian history, covering how Indigenous people used the lakes as important routes for travel, trade, and communication. The waterways connected the St. Lawrence River region to the Hudson River valley. Also covers the French and British rivalry, the French and Indian War, the American Revolution, etc. Minor wear to the spine ends, bump to upper front corner, else a very good copy in the original dust jacket with light wear to the spine ends, corners.

8). The Great Salt Lake By Dale L. Morgan. 8vo. Signed by the author. Decorated cloth with titles in gilt on the front cover and spine, map of the Great Salt Lake on the front endpapers and a map of the Western Trails and Exploration on the rear endpapers, [16] 17 - 432 pp., editorial introduction, illustrated from photographs, portraits, maps, acknowledgments and bibliographical note, index. An historical and descriptive study of the Great Salt Lake and its role in the exploration and development of the American West, being a key force in western exploration, Mormon settlement, and the economic development of Utah. Covers early exploration, Mormon settlement, its geography and natural features, its economic importance, it being a symbol of the American West .. representing isolation, endurance, and settlement in a challenging environment. Minor wear to the spine ends, else a fine copy in the original price-clipped dust jacket with light wear to the spine ends, corners and extremities.

9). Lake Okeechobee By Alfred Jackson Hanna and Kathryn Abbey Hanna. 8vo. Signed by both authors. Decorated cloth with titles in gilt on the front cover and spine, map of Lake Okeechobee and map of Florida on the front and rear endpapers [14] 15 - 379 pp., editorial introduction, illustrated from photographs, portraits, maps, bibliographical note, index. An historical study of Florida's largest freshwater lake and its importance in exploration, frontier conflict, drainage projects, and modern development, covering its Indigenous presence, Spanish and American exploration, the Seminole wars, drainage and flood control, agriculture, etc. Minor wear to the spine ends, else a fine copy in the original dust jacket with light wear to the spine ends, corners and extremities.

10). Sierra-Nevada Lakes By George and Bliss Hinkle. 8vo. Signed by both authors. Decorated cloth with titles in gilt on the front cover and spine, map of the Pacific Coast, California and Nevada on the front and rear endpapers [18] 19 - 383 pp., editorial introduction, author's prefatory note, illustrated from photographs, portraits, maps, acknowledgments, bibliographical note, index. Sierra-Nevada Lakes is a descriptive and historical account of the lakes found in the Sierra Nevada mountain range of California and Nevada. discussing its natural formation and geography, the Indigenous presence, exploration and the Gold Rush, tourism and recreation, its scenic and cultural value, etc. Minor wear to the spine ends, else a fine copy in the original dust jacket with light wear to the spine ends, corners and extremities.

The ten books in The American Lakes Series were published by Bobbs-Merrill in the 1940s. The first five cover all of the Great Lakes. The next five concern thirteen other lakes which are scattered throughout the United States. Each book was written by a prominent historian and writer of the era. While much is directed to the lakes they are also about the land and people who reside around the lakes. This original historical series remains as one of the most valued contributions on the subject by both historians and librarians.

A splendid set in solid very good condition with each volume solid, clean and tight.