Item #39724 Travels and Adventures in Canada and The Indian Territories, between the years 1760 and 1776. In Two Parts. Alexander HENRY.

Travels and Adventures in Canada and The Indian Territories, between the years 1760 and 1776. In Two Parts.

New York. Printed and Published by I. Riley. 1809. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 8vo. 20.2cm, The First Edition, vi,330,[1]p., with the errata leaf, text is toned as usual, in contemporary full tree calf, gilt panel rules, expertly restored, the title page is guarded, some occasional foxing, for this book which is more commonly found in poor condition, this copy is in very good condition, rare. (cgc) Wanting the portrait, (not found in early copies - Howes), T.P.L. 484. Lande 1224. Peel 18. Sabin 31383. Gagnon I-1652. Howes H420, "the portrait was not issued in the earliest copies". Wagner- Camp 7. Henry was one of the first traders in the Northwest under the British Regime. The narrative of his long captivity affords us the most authentic information we have, relative to the domestic habits of the northern Indians. Item #39724

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