This rare and highly sought-after first edition of "Across the Wide Missouri" by Bernard A. De Voto is a valuable addition to any collector's library. Published in 1947 by Houghton Mifflin Company, this hardcover book boasts a beautiful dust jacket that features stunning artwork.The narrative is a captivating nonfiction account of the history of the United States, specifically the West (Ak, CA, Co, Hi, Idaho, Mt, Nv, Ut, WY). The book contains 483 pages of fascinating information that will transport you to another time and place. With its unique features and excellent condition, this book is a treasure that any book enthusiast will appreciate. A classic  tale of the American fur trading operations and is noted for its inclusion of previously unknown artwork of Alfred Jacob Miller.  There are ninety six pages of Miller's drawings and paintings