Prairie Schooners West

This hardcover edition shows signs of wear typical for an ex-library book, including library stamps and a dedication on the inside. The cover is worn, with noticeable damage to the spine and corners, and lacks a dust jacket. Despite these flaws, the binding remains intact, and the pages are clean and legible, making it a suitable addition for collectors of historical fiction or educational materials.

"Prairie Schooners West" by Mildred Houghton Comfort, published by Beckley-Cardy Company in 1953, is a hardcover edition illustrated by Dirk Gringhuis. This historical fiction work explores the adventurous westward expansion of pioneers traveling in prairie schooners. The book is notable for its vivid depiction of the challenges and triumphs faced by early settlers. This copy is an ex-library edition, as indicated by the "South Orange School Jefferson County" stamp, and includes a personal dedication to "Kibby" Catherine Ann Pattison. Although the book lacks a dust jacket, it remains a valuable piece for collectors interested in mid-20th-century children's literature and historical narratives.