Views of Louisiana; Together with a Journal of a Voyage Up the Missouri River, In 1811.
by Brackenridge, Henry Marie
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Florham Park, New Jersey, United States
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About This Item
8vo, later half calf and early boards, gilt title on spine, 304 pp. Some wear, soiling and staining to binding, edgewear, bookseller's label on front pastedown, normal toning and aging, top hinge a little week, but a tight copy; very good overall. Henry Marie Brackenridge (1786-1871) was an author, traveler, lawyer and judge that was born in Pittsburg. He was sent to get and education in Louisiana, and returned there in 1811 as district attorney for the territory of Orleans. The first part of the book is a descriptive commentary of the territories included in the Louisiana Purchase. However, according to the Streeter Catalogue the real value is in "The Journal;" which gives his account while accompanying fur trader Manuel Lisa on an expedition in 1811 up the Missouri River. Streeter indicates that in 1816 "The Journal" was reprinted separately and expanded and enlarged by the author. Virginia college website. Streeter III. 1776. Howes B668. Sabin 7177.
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- Bookseller
- Nicholas D. Riccio Rare Books & Prints (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 106440
- Title
- Views of Louisiana; Together with a Journal of a Voyage Up the Missouri River, In 1811.
- Author
- Brackenridge, Henry Marie
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition.
- Publisher
- Cramer, Spear and Richbaum,
- Place of Publication
- Pittsburgh:
- Date Published
- 1814.
- Keywords
- Louisiana. Louisiana Purchase. Western Exploration.
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