Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1333886144 ISBN 13: 9781333886141
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a vivid description of the western territories of the United States of America and offers a unique perspective on the country's development. The author, a former captain in the American army, draws on his first-hand experience to provide a detailed account of the geography, natural resources, and inhabitants of the region. This book provides valuable insights into the history, culture, and politics of the western territories, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the early history of the United States. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the exploration and settlement of the American frontier. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Published by Printed for J. Debrett, London, 1793
Seller: Americana Books, ABAA, Stone Mt, GA, U.S.A.
Three-quarter leather. Condition: Good. Octavo. [1], xvi, 433 pages, [1] page blank, [19] page index, [1] page errata, [2] pages advertisements, [1]. Recased binding with three-quarter brown leather and marbled paper covered boards. Gilt title and five raised bands on the spine. Newer front and rear end papers and one front blank end sheet inserted. The original rear end sheet is present. The folding frontispiece map is toned on the verso with an old repair made also on the verso. Some light edge wear to the map. The folding view of the Rapids of the Ohio and the State Map of Kentucky are in very good condition with light toning. Pages 417-433 includes a "Report of the Secretary of State, to the President of the United States, of the Quantity and Situation of the Lands not Claimed by the Indians, Nor Granted to, Nor Claimed by Any Citizens, Within the Territory of the United States. Read in the House of Representatives, Nov. 10, 1791" by Thomas Jefferson. Howes I 12; Howes Reference Filson - F 129; Sabin 34355; Streeter III 1523; Clark II 41, "An early account of the western country.which was produced by a man who left Kentucky without settling his obligations, who seems to have been involved in efforts to organize a French expedition to take the lower Mississippi Valley, and who treated Mary Wollstonecraft Shamelessly. This book was written in the form of letters from Kentucky to a friend in England. In all probability they were written in Europe." The Second Edition, with Considerable Additions.