Historic Sketch of Tomo-Chi-Chi, Mico of the Yamacraws.
Item #42560
JONES, Charles C[olcock], Jr. Historical Sketch of Tomo-Chi-Chi, Mico of the Yamacraws. Albany: Joel Munsell, 1868. 1st ed. 133pp. Later 3/4 morocco and marbled boards, t.e.g. Outer hinges weak, else very good. HOWES J-198. De Renne II, p. 704. Presentation inscription from the author on front endpaper, "Charles Deane, Esqr. with the compliments of the Author. New York, May 14th 1869." Additionally, an autograph letter signed form Jones to Deane of the same date is tipped in. Jones sends this copy adding: "Although local in its character, I hope that its perusal will afford you some pleasure." The first book-length biography of the legendary Yamacraw chief, which remains a standard source on his life. "The large minded and heroic Indian chief, who welcomed Oglethorpe to the lands of his nation, and fed and protected the infant colony during those early years, when disease and the Spaniards threatened its existence, well deserved a biography. No hero of the colonies of North America, even the loud boasting John Smith, the zealous yet humane Roger Williams, or the noble Oglethorpe himself, better deserved as an enduring monument than Tomo-Chi-chi. ... Mr. Jones has done full justice to his subject, by fortifying the facts of his biography with undoubted authorities" Field 796.
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