Hardcover. Philadelphia, J. B. Lippincott Company, 1st, 1912, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, 319 pages, b&w photographs. Maroon cloth covers w/ gilt lettering and design; spine slightly faded. Top edge gilt. Light rubbing to cover corners. Foxing to edges. Light soiling to first few pages. Else a clean, tight copy.
Hardcover. NY, George H. Doran, 1st, 1917, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, Hardcover, red cloth with gilt lettering. 338 pages. B&w illustrations, 3 fold-out maps in rear. The book describes the author's journey through Ecuador and Colombia, from the capital city of Quito to the bustling metropolis of Bogota. Veatch provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes, people, and cultures he encounters along the way, as well as his own thoughts and reflections on his experiences. He also shares historical and cultural insights into the countries he visits, including their indigenous populations, colonial pasts, and contemporary political and social issues. The book is a fascinating glimpse into the early 20th-century South America and a testament to the author's love for travel and adventure. Mild gutter crack at title page, clean copy.
Hardcover. New York, Charles Scribner's Sons, 1st, 1896, Book: Good, Dust Jacket: None, 384 pages plus 32 page catalog of additional titles. Hardcover. Features 12 black & white illustrations by W. H. Margetson. Previous owners inscription on preliminary page. Green cloth covers with titles and decoration on front cover and spine. Covers show standard wear. Binding somewhat loose. Clean, unmarked text.