THE NATURAL AND CIVIL HISTORY OF VERMONT
Williams, Samuel
Published by Samuel Miles, Burlington, 1809
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Two volumes. 514,[1]; 487,[1]pp., plus folding map. Contemporary calf, spines gilt, brown gilt morocco labels. Rubbed. Map and text with scattered foxing, small tear near gutter of map. Very good. In half brown gilt morocco and cloth slipcases and chemises, gilt- stamped spines. Second edition, greatly expanded and enlarged, after the first edition of 1794. Includes chapters on the natural resources, climate, vegetable production (with a scientific treatise on the effect of trees on the environment), natural history, native Indians, early settlement, relations with the neighboring states, social institutions and customs, government, and the American Revolution. The attractive map of the state is by J. Whitelaw. HOWES W478. SABIN 104350. TAXONOMIC LITERATURE 17789. Seller Inventory # WRCAM28720
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Title: THE NATURAL AND CIVIL HISTORY OF VERMONT
Publisher: Samuel Miles, Burlington
Publication Date: 1809
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