In 1768 a gunsmith named Cornish McManus built a rifle of such accuracy that he knew he could never create another like it. He intended to keep and treasure his masterpiece, but with a new wife to provide for, he felt pressed to sell it. Soon the rifle was helping one John Byam become a legendary sharpshooter in the American Revolution. But when Byam succumbed to dysentery, the weapon was passed on to yet another owner, and then another and another, until the present day.
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In 1768 a gunsmith named Cornish McManus built a rifle of such accuracy that he knew he could never create another like it. He intended to keep and treasure his masterpiece, but with a new wife to provide for, he felt pressed to sell it. Soon the rifle was helping one John Byam become a legendary sharpshooter in the American Revolution. But when Byam succumbed to dysentery, the weapon was passed on to yet another owner, and then another and another, until the present day.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 112 p. Audience: Children/juvenile; Young adult. Private school library book with no envelope. Clean, tight pages. No bent corners. No remainder mark.
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Fair. This copy has clearly been enjoyed-expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
Add this copy of The Rifle to cart. $13.00, very good condition, Sold by Inga's Original Choices rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Piggott, AR, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Laurel Leaf.
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Very Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. First Dell Books Edition with complete number line at copyright page. Pages [105] clean, unmarked, binding tight and square. Covers clean, colors bright, a little edge and general wear, small area of surface damage. Faint image of stamp at fep. In 1768, a gunsmith named Cornish McManus built a rifle of such accuracy that he know he could never create another like it but with a new wife to provide for, he felt pressed to sell it. Soon the rifle was helping one John Byam become a legendary sharpshooter in the American Revolution. Media Mail, Priority & most international shipping include free tracking information. Every book listed is located in my smoke free and climate controlled shop. All are inspected by me and will have qualities and/or flaws described.
