SKETCHES ON A TOUR THROUGH THE NORTHERN AND EASTERN STATES, THE CANADAS & NOVA SCOTIA

[Americana] Myers, J. C.

Published by J. H. Wartmann and Brothers, Harrisonburg, VA, 1849

About this Item

12mo 475, [1 (errata)] pp. First edition. In contemporary mottled sheep with a black morocco title label. An attractive and solid copy with limited rubbing to the binding; front board is starting to separate and is tender, but holding; some abrasion to the title label; light and occasional foxing, but largely clean. The 1848 journey includes material about Washington, DC, the mid-Atlantic states, New York City and upstate, Niagara Falls, Montreal, New England, Nova Scotia, etc. Myers of New Hope, VA makes interesting observations all along the way about the American Revolution, Native Americans, Slavery, in addition to the usual recounting of points of interest. This is a nice copy of a book not often found thus. Howes M-932. Seller Inventory # 7235

Bibliographic Details

Title: SKETCHES ON A TOUR THROUGH THE NORTHERN AND ...

Publisher: J. H. Wartmann and Brothers, Harrisonburg, VA

Publication Date: 1849

Binding: Full Leather

Condition: Good+ binding

Edition: 1st Edition