NB. Fore som cause the pictures got a blue tone....in reality page they are perfect white! Saskatchewan and the Rocky Mountains. A Diary and Narrative of travel, sport, and adventure, during a journey through the Hudson's Bay Company's terratories, in 1859 and 1860. By The Earl of Southesk. With maps and illustrations. Toronto: James Campbell and Son. Edinburg: Edmonton and Douglas. 1875. Book with 7 full page wood-engraved plates., 22 text illustrations, 2 facsimiles, and 2 partially colered folding maps on oil cloth. One of the classics of early western Canadian travel literature. First edition. Southesk's narrative, based on the carefulley recorded journal wich he kept throughout the journey follows his passage across Canada to the west and back in 1858 -1860. He describes his meetings with Sir George Simpson, Paul Kane and arctic explorer, Dr. Rae and devotes considerable attention to the conditions and customs of the native tribes encountered. He tells from his diary in original fresness. Southern summarizes: "Long wearisome riding, indifferent, monotonous country, no sport to speak of, hard bed upon ground, hot sun, wet, no companion of my own class; nevertheless I'am happier than I have been for years". A very attractive clean copy - nearly as good as new. Ca. 1,2 kg.