Scott C. Bone Chechahco And Sourdough 1926! and 12 similar items

CHECHAHCO AND SOURDOUGH: A Story of Alaska By Scott C.[Cardelle] Bone (California): (Western Publishers, Inc.), (1926). First edition. Seven striking black-and-white plate illustrations with one map. The author was the fourth Territorial Governor of Alaska from 1921-25, appointed, by President Harding. Bone became historically famous for deciding to make a 674 mile dog-sled trek instead of a plane trip to transport diphtheria antitoxin. The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race stems from his 1925 serum run, dubbed a race for mercy. Bone later became editor of the Washington Post. This historically detailed high-action novel was intended by Bone 'to depict phases of life in real Alaska'.--from his foreword. End-papers quite age-toned and brittle, as usual, high quality text pages are rather white and flexible, else near fine in blue linen with deep-blue and purple illustration depicting hikers in snowy mountains embossed to the front cover, and with deep-blue titles and decorations to the spine; in a near fine slightly soiled dust jacket with minor darkening to the spine and very short shelf-edge tears. Quite scarce in such nice condition with such a well-preserved dust jacket. Historically important book, and a significant Alaskan history collectible. A very presentable vintage gift! Octavo; 281 pages. FREE SHIPPING TO THE USA PLEASE VIEW OUR STORE FOR MORE GREAT FIRST EDITION BOOKS THANKS! Created by Seller's Assistant Basic.