Life of Joseph Brant-Thayendanegea: Including the Border Wars of the American Revolution, and Sketches of the Indian Campaigns of Generals Harmar, St Clair, and Wayne . Connected with the Indian Relations of the United States and Great Britain .

Stone, William L.:

Published by New York: Alexander V Blake, 1838

About this Item

First edition. Two volumes, half-title, portrait frontispiece, engraved and printed titles to each volume, xxxi[iii], 425[1], [ii], lxxiv, portrait (p.209), single-page plan (p.219), folding plan on tissue paper 'Sketch of the Siege of Fort Schuyler' at p.230 (partly torn), facsimile document at p.252 (as published); viii, 537[1], lxiv (preliminary leaves of appendix in vol 2 misbound); engraved plan (p.18), folding plate on tissue paper ''Talk with the Indians at Buffalo Creek in 1793' at p,342, two further portraits; scattered foxing. Recently rebound in full calf, spines with raised bands, gilt ruled, contrasting labels. A handsome set of an uncommon work. Joseph Brant, Indian name Thayendanegea, (born 1742, on the banks of the Ohio River died November 24, 1807, near Brantford, Ontario, Canada), was a Mohawk Indian chief who served not only as a spokesman for his people but also as a Christian missionary and a British military officer during the American Revolution. Overseas shipping will be higher than the ABE default rate and additional charges will be requested.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Life of Joseph Brant-Thayendanegea: Including the Border Wars of the American Revolution, and Sketches of the Indian Campaigns of Generals Harmar, St Clair, and Wayne . Connected with the Indian Relations of the United States and Great Britain .
• Publisher: New York: Alexander V Blake
• Publication Date: 1838
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
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