The Bark Covered House, Or Back In The Woods Again; Being A Graphic And Thrilling Description Of Real Pioneer Life In The Wilderness Of Michigan

NOWLIN, ESQ, WILLIAM

Publication: Printed for the author, 1876, Detroit

First edition. 12mo. Inked gift presentation inscription on the front free fly leaf that is signed and dated by the author. The inscription reads: "A New Years present from Hon. William Nowlin to Jonathan Shearer, Plymouth, Michigan, Jan. 25, 1879." Purple cloth, titles in gilt on the front cover and spine, front cover and spine decorations in black, xiv - 250 pp., prefatory note, preface, illustrated, plates. A thrilling description of real pioneer life in the wilderness of Michigan. An account of events taking place from the 1830s to the 1890s. Nowlin describes his father taking his family into the wilds of Michigan in 1834. His father had a farm in upstate New York and was seeking better land and opportunities to advance economically. He bought land near Dearborn, Michigan in virgin forest. Here they would have to fell the forest manually with an axe in order to create a clearing for farming operations. Events described include building cabins, the land, hunting, farming, the building of the railroad, and the cost of necessities. Howes N217 says "Best picture of pioneer Michigan." Former owner's inked name and address on front pastedown sheet and front free fly leaf, cloth lightly rubbed, light wear to the spine ends and corners, else a very good copy.

Inventory Number: 53282