A topographical description of the western territory of North America : 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 / by George [i.e., Gilbert] Imlay ; 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 / John Filson.

SeriesSabin Americana : History of the Americas, 1500-1926
Sabin Americana : History of the Americas, 1500-1926. UNAUTHORIZED
Local noteLibrary's copy imperfect: half-title page torn at upper margins; some stained pages.
General note"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."
General note"Report of the Secretary of State to the President of the United States, of the quantity and situation of the lands not claimed by the Indians, nor granted to, nor claimed by any citizens, within the territory of the United States ... Nov. 10, 1791": p. [417]-17 (i.e., 433)
General noteFirst ed., London, 1792.
General noteFilson work has separate t.-p with imprint of 1784. "Report of the Secretary of State" has separate t.-p.
General noteIncludes index.
General noteReproduction of original from Huntington Library.
General noteSabin no. 84355.
References RLIN, CTRG04-B932
Reproduction noteElectronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Thomson Gale, 2005. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.

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