Journey in North America, Containing a Survey of the Countries
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COLLOT, (Georges H.) Victor. A Journey in North America, Containing a Survey of the Countries Watered by the Mississippi, Ohio, Missouri, and Other Affluing Rivers; With Exact Observations on the Course and Soundings of these Rivers; and on the Towns, Villages, Hamlets and Farms of that part of the New World; Followed by Philosophical, Political, Military and Commercial Remarks and by a Projected Line of Frontiers and General Limits. Paris, 1824-6(Reprinted Florence, 1924-6). 2 vols, plus Atlas containing 36 maps, plans, views and diverse cuts. HOWES C-601. "Gen. Collot's survey-the most detailed of the Western interior up to his time--was made in 1796, probably in concert with Genert's abortive scheme for involning that section inattaching the Spanish possessions in Florida and Louisiana. Both English and French editions were printed simultaneously, in 1805, but not published till 1826, at which time all but 100 copies of the English and 300 if the French were deliberately destroyed." A fine set in 3/4 leather and marbled boards.
Price: $3,500.00