MURRAY, Charles Augutus. The Prairie-Bird. By......
London: Richard Bentley, 1844. In three volumes. First edition.
Tall 8vo., orig. cloth backed boards, paper spine labels, iv, 336; 352; 372pp.
Labels on the upper cover, (no other signs of library markings), "Wenlock" written in ink on upper boards of each volume, some minor rubbing to boards but in fact a fine copy in the original boards.
"This romance, possibly in part autobiographical, is based on Sir Charles's visit to the western land in 1835, when he spent several weeks among the Pawnees." This popular novel saw several editions. Murray also wrote a non-fiction account of his experiences "Travels in North America." (1839). $1350 CAD