Title: Round The World Toward the Westering Sun Author: Lee Stewart Smith Publisher and Publishing Date: Fleming H. Revell Company, Chicago, 1904 Book type: Hardcover with gold gilt boat and sun design Book Condition: Good Plus - Covers and spine good shape, corners bumped, binding tight/straight, and pages clean. Dust Jacket Condition: No DJ Dimensions: 7 7/8” x 5.5” x 1” Edition: 1st Edition - Signed by author with Inscription to Mrs. Steele F. Roberts in August 1907. Mr. Steele Roberts was a notable Pittsburgh and U.S. Jeweler. Markings/Inscriptions: Stray pencil marks Illustrations: B/W photos Total pages: 286pp Book Description: During the Civil War he enlisted in the First Battalion of Pennsylvania Artillery and later in the 101st Volunteer Infantry. He was discharged from service in 1865 with the rank of sergeant. 
Sir Knight Smith was a great traveler and visited practically all the European countries as well as Egypt, Syria, Palestine, the West Indies, and parts of South America. He toured Mexico in 1901 and in 1903 and 1904 made a trip around the world. He was the author of "Through Egypt to Palestine" and Round the World Toward the Westering Sun," which received favorable notice from book reviewers. He was well known as a public lecturer, and gave many talks for the benefit of the Masonic fraternity, church, and charitable organizations. Photos are an important element of condition and description so please be sure to look over the pictures provided. Please feel free to ask questions prior to purchase as we are happy to answer any and all. If you are interested in the item please favorite it and like our store so you will be able to come back to check out new items. If you want to purchase multiple items please convo us prior to purchase to work shipping costs. Thanks for looking and please cast a glance at our other vintage and historical items: www.TrenchLineBooks.com - book mark the site. Follow us on Twitter @TrenchLineBooks and on Facebook - TrenchLineBooks