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1881 Magazine Article
Great Vintage Mississippi Bayou Bear Hunting Narrative from 1881
Up for bids is
this rare 1881 magazine article from a prominent American monthly magazine . . "Bear Hunting in the South" by James Gordon.
( Documentation will be provided the winner of the auction indicating the date of publication,author and magazine name.SEE FOOTNOTE) This exciting, 7 page, illustrated magazine article describes a very eventful bear hunt in the Mississippi bayous. Included in the article are descriptions of the hunting party, hunting dogs, weapons that were used, tactics of the hunters, tactics of the Bear, carefully described descriptions of the tracking of the Bear, Chase, treeing of the Bear, his escape , and ultimately the very exciting kill of the Bear. This is a great article!!! James Gordon,the author does a great job describing the nature of the landscape,a very thick canebrake swampy bayou expanse, and he does an exceptional job recounting the language of the leader of the hunt an old experienced hunter named Asa. Included in the article are five nice illustrations Old Asa Cutting through the Canebrake At BayBear HieroglyphicsThe DeathOld Asa in Triumph This is not a modern reprint or photocopy but rather an authentic 125 year-old magazine article and a great source of Mississippi Hunting History. There are facts, observations, and insights here not to be found in any of today's sources. The article is in good condition with minor age-toning. Pages are approximately 6 ½ by 9 ½ inches. The article comes rebound in a plastic protective binder. In the USA shipping and handling are $2.50 via USPS 1st Class Mail. Shipping and handling are reduced considerably for multiple auctions won. PAYPAL is accepted. Personal checks, and money orders are always accepted . 7-day return policy for any reason. You may email me for more details.Documentation includes a copy of the Title page of the magazine,and magazine index reference--The actual 1881 magazine article--paper and ink are 128 years old--are offered in this auction
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