The discovery, settlement and present state of Kentucke : and an essay towards the topography, and natural history of that important country: : to which is added, an appendix, containing, I. The adventures of Col. Daniel Boon, one of the first settlers, comprehending every important occurence in the political history of that province. II. The minutes of the Piankashaw Council, held at Post St. Vincents, April 15, 1784. III. An account of the Indian nations inhabiting within the limits of the thirteen original United States, their manners and customs, and reflections on their origin. IV. The stages and distances between Philadelphia and the falls of the Ohio; from Pittsburg to Pensacola and several other places.--The whole illustrated by a new and accurate map of Kentucke, and the country adjoining, drawn from actual surveys. / By John Filson.

Author/creator Filson, John
Other author Pursell, Henry D., engraver.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoWilmington [Del.] : Printed by James Adams, 1784.
Description118 pages ; 21 cm (8vo) + 1 map
Supplemental ContentEvans Digital Edition
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SeriesEarly American imprints. First series ; no. 18467. ^A478749
General noteThe recommendation, p. [3], is signed by Daniel Boone, Levi Todd, and James Harrod, and is dated May 12, 1784.
General noteEngraved map has imprint: Philada engrav'd by Henry D. Pursell & printed by T. Rook for the author 1784.
References Evans 18467
References Rink, E. Delaware, 182
References Ayer Coll. 99
Other formsMicroform version available in the Readex Early American Imprints series.
Reproduction noteElectronic text and image data. [Chester, Vt. : Readex, a division of Newsbank, Inc., 2002-2004. Includes files in TIFF, GIF and PDF formats with inclusion of keyword searchable text. (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 18467).
Genre/formCaptivity narratives.
Genre/formMaps Kentucky.

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