Henry Jackson van Dyke (1852 - 1933) was an American author, educator, and clergyman. This book is a delightful collection of 10 essays on the outdoors, water & rivers, birds etc. Previous owner's signature to the ffep otherwise unmarked. Hardcover in blue cloth, no dustjacket. Front Board is wonderfully decorated in Art Nouveau Style with copious gilt decoration around flowers and dragonflies. The spine has gilt lettering and decoration. Fore-edge is 'untrimmed', top-edge gilt. Very attractive appearance. Slight dulling of the spine. About Fine. Unpacked weight, 598g. We ship Worldwide, at cost, using both Canada Post and the United States Postal Service, and offer postal charges, at cost, without overcharging. Canadian domestic postal rates rise with weight, size and distance; Rates to the USA calculated by weight alone as per the USPS. World rates based on specific destination and weight. Online estimates by the Listing Site may not be correct and either additional, or reduced postage may be required, particularly for particularly for heavier books for shipment to Canada and Overseas, but not usually to the USA. Questions? Quotes? Images? - please email.