The Quiet Adventurers in North America in 2 Parts compiled by Marion G. Turk (1992 Two Volume Trade Paperback Set) Compiler: Marion G. Turk (1914-2010) Illustrations: B W Maps Publisher: Heritage Books, Inc. Bowie, MD U.S.A. 1992 The Channel Islands, primarily Guernsey and Jersey, contributed greatly to the influx of immigrants to the American colonies and the young United States. This work contains background information on the Islands and Islanders, including maps, lists of Island surnames by state, etc., but the bulk of the work is a genealogical dictionary identifying thousands of known (or probable) Channel Island immigrants to America, and some of their descendants. There is also a section with brief sketches of people well-known in American history who had Channel Island roots: Sir Edmund Andros, John Bertram (merchant), General Sir Isaac Brock, the Cabots of Boston, Sir George Carteret, Buffalo Bill Cody, Philippe Langlois (Phillip English), Deming Jarves, Lillie Langtry, William N. Le Page (remember his glue?), John Wesley Masury (paint manufacturer), Nathaniel Messerve (ship builder), Paul Revere, Henry David Thoreau. This is a reprint of the 1984 edition, updated with six pages of corrections and additions. Pages numbered consecutive through volumes. An alphabetical listing of surname index at end of volume 2 is not page numbered. Pages : Vol. 1 = xxii + 342pp; Vol. 2 = ii + pages 343 to 670 + 54pp name index. Trade paperback pair have matching green covers and lettering. Glued binding. Their interiors are tight, clean and unmarked. Seldom, if ever, opened. Size: 8vo – over 7 - 9” tall, 748pp. Condition: Fine (As New) 2 Volume Trade Paperback Set – Always Privately Owned. No Ownership Markings. Copyright 1983. Rear cover states these copies are a reprint of the 1984 edition updated with corrections and updates. Stated this edition was published in 1992. No info found about where manufactured or what print-run these copies are from. ISBN: 1-55613-618-8. No LCCN nor MSR. Notes on Condition/Edition ratings: Fine – means like new, but any book produced over 10 years ago isn't “brand new” or even “new.” Using the same term as coin collectors, “can’t guarantee it is uncirculated, but it looks very much like it could be.” Booksellers need similar word to describe this... Like New – A new book, no marks no damage (except maybe remainder marks or shelf-wear) except not obtained directly from the publisher or in packaging from the publisher. Same sort of thing about grading as Fine above except generally used for newer publication dates for titles still in print. Good – How someone else might take care of a book. Also referred to as “standard.” This is the most likely condition for books of this age title, shows the book has been read or previously owned. Acceptable – How a young child, student or a librarian might take care of a book. (Either trying to make sure someone doesn't steal it by plastering ownership everywhere, filled it with copious notes or a book that has been damaged.) Poor – Combination of “acceptable” factors above. Most likely with water damage as well. Might have missing pages (you should ask). Usually requires repair to be usable. Near – Means “almost” in an optimistic sense. e.g., “Near Fine” means very good, but on the high end. 1st Thus – Unique somehow, maybe 1st paperback, new illustrator, misprint or even the 1st edition. A collector might desire this copy for their collection. Thanks for looking!