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Selling a seldom seen book on deer, bear, and elk hunting in the early days of Michigan and Ohio, HUNTING EXPEDITIONS OF OLIVER HAZARD PERRY. This book contains hunting narratives based on Perry’s trips into the woods of Michigan and Ohio during the years 1836-55. The first edition of the book was published after Perry’s death in 1899. This copy is from the St Hubert’s Press edition, published in 1994, edited by John Howard.

This is a rarely seen and fascinating look at the beginnings of big game hunting as a sport in 19th century America. Hardcover, 299 pages, in excellent+ condition.

$75 shipped in the US.

Payment by PayPal friends and family, US postal money order, or personal check (held 10 days)
US sales only.
First solid “I’ll take it” followed by a quick PM wins.

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Here’s a couple photos of Perry’s table of contents to give you a better idea of the scope of his adventures.

Let’s try $65 shipped.

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This is a fascinating book, especially if you are familiar with NW Ohio and SE Michigan. I have three copies, including some older editions. GLWS

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