William Henry Jackson / Hance's Trail Down 1892

Description: Hance's Trail Down Author: Jackson, William Henry Title: Hance's Trail Down Publication: Denver, CO: William H. Jackson & Company, [1892] Description: Large format. Albumen photograph [23 cm x 19 cm] / [9" x 7.5"] On a tan mount [34 cm x 27 cm] / [13.5" x 10.5"] that is chipped at the extremities. Does not affect image. Title in the negative. Image of John Hance with a pack mule and a dog on the trail that bears his name in the Grand Canyon. Hance is thought to be the first non-Native to reside in the Big Ditch. "Early in June 1892 Moran, Jackson, and their companions reached the rim of the canyon. There they were met by the legendary guide and raconteur, John Hance. Hance had arrived in the canyon a decade earlier in search of mining opportunities he had quickly received that tourism would prove more profitable." - 'Thomas Moran' by Nancy K. Anderson (p.125)William Henry Jackson (1843-1942) was one of the most prolific (and maybe the most famous) of Western photographers. During his lengthy career, Jackson photographed numerous views of the West between Nebraska and California, from cliff dwellings to industrial urban centers. Seller ID: 9537 Subject: Western Photography Tschanz Rare Books We actively buy and sell books, photographs, ephemera, maps and objects in our specialities: Utah & the Mormons, Interior West, Western National Parks, Western Indians, Railroads and Western Americana generally. Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 440 USD

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

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