A topographical description of the western territory of North America [electronic resource] : containing a succinct account of its soil, climate, natural history, population, agriculture, manners, and customs. With an ample Description of the several Divisions into which that Country is partitioned; To which are added, the discovery, settlement, and present state of Kentucky. And An essay towards the Topography, and Natural History of that important Country. By John Filson. To which is added, I. The Adventures of Col. Daniel Boon, one of the First Settlers, comprehending every important Occurrence in the Political History of that Province. II. The Minutes of the Piankashaw Council, held at Post St. Vincent's, April 15, 1784. III. An Account of the Indian Nations inhabiting within the Limits of the Thirteen United States; their Manners and Customs; and Reflections on their Origin. By George Imlay, A Captain in the American Army during the War, and Commissioner for laying out Lands in the Back Settlements. Illustrated with correct Maps of the Western Territory of North America; of the State of Kentucky, as divided into Counties, from the latent Surveys; and a Plan of the Rapids of the Ohio.
1793
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A topographical description of the western territory of North America [electronic resource] : containing a succinct account of its soil, climate, natural history, population, agriculture, manners, and customs. With an ample Description of the several Divisions into which that Country is partitioned; To which are added, the discovery, settlement, and present state of Kentucky. And An essay towards the Topography, and Natural History of that important Country. By John Filson. To which is added, I. The Adventures of Col. Daniel Boon, one of the First Settlers, comprehending every important Occurrence in the Political History of that Province. II. The Minutes of the Piankashaw Council, held at Post St. Vincent's, April 15, 1784. III. An Account of the Indian Nations inhabiting within the Limits of the Thirteen United States; their Manners and Customs; and Reflections on their Origin. By George Imlay, A Captain in the American Army during the War, and Commissioner for laying out Lands in the Back Settlements. Illustrated with correct Maps of the Western Territory of North America; of the State of Kentucky, as divided into Counties, from the latent Surveys; and a Plan of the Rapids of the Ohio.
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Discovery, settlement, and present state of Kentucky.
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The second edition, with considerable additions.
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London : printed for J. Debrett, opposite Burlington-House, Piccadilly, MDCCXCIII. [1793]
Place of Publication or Printing
Great Britain -- England -- London.
Language
English
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[4],xvi,17[i.e.433],[23]p.,plates,table : maps ; 8⁰.
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The second part has a separate titlepage reading: 'The discovery, settlement, and present state of Kentucky: .. By John Filson. Published in the year 1784.' - Pagination and signatures are continuous.
P.433 mispaged 17.
With a half-title.
Reproduction of original from British Library.
P.433 mispaged 17.
With a half-title.
Reproduction of original from British Library.
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English Short Title Catalog, T51472.
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Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.
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