Description
Great antique book "Three Years' Travels Through the Interior Parts of North-America, for More than Five Thousand Miles"; Containing an Account of the Great Lakes, and all the Lakes, Islands, and Rivers, Cataracts, Mountains, Minerals, Soil and Vegetable Productions of the North-West Regions of that Vast Continent; with a Description of the Birds, Beasts, Reptiles, Insects and Fishes Peculiar to the Country. Together with a Concise History of the Genius, Manners, and Customs of the Indians Inhabiting the Lands that Lie Adjacent to the Heads and to the Westward of the Great River Mississippi; and an Appendix, Describing the Uncultivated Parts of America that are the most Proper for Forming Settlements. By Capt. Jonathan Carver, of the Provincial Troops in America. Walpole, N.H. Published by Isaiah Thomas & Co. 1813. Original full leather covered boards. xvi, 280 pp. Measures 6 3/4" x 4 1/4". Rare book. Long out-of-print. Carver penetrated the interior of North America describing insights into the geography, flora, fauna, and Indian customs. He explored the Northwest, Green Bay, Great Lakes, Up the Mississippi River, Northern Minnesota, and back. He traveled for 2 years and 5 months, covering 5,000+ miles. The first part of the book covers his journal and his travels and the second part covers the indigenous people he met, their manners, customs, religion, language, methods of war, hunting, prisoners, etc. Absolutely fabulous accounts. Book is in good condition. Pages display moderate tanning, stain on lower part of about 15 pages. Dark foxing spot on pp. 109-115. Lower corner of pp. 21-22 chipped with loss of a couple words. Otherwise page are generally clean. No musty or loose pages. Chipping on endpaper edges. Corners and spine tips of binding are worn. Rubbing on main boards. Hinges are cracked on inside. Smoke-free home.
Zain Zaf Fatch
This is a rare and out of print academic book. For that reason, I was thrilled to find that it was, as described, in perfect condition, and packaged in several layers of shrink wrap, bubble wrap, and plastic sleeves. It arrived quickly, and I'm thrilled I was able to get it at such a good price. Thanks so much for a wonderful experience.
idean6819cef
Seller responded quickly to my question confirming that my relative was in the yearbook I was interested in purchasing. Shipping was fast and the packaging was secure. The book is in great condition - as described, and was cheaper than a digital reprint available on Amazon. Highly recommend purchasing from this seller!
Magengecc383
Received May 13th. The packaging was adequate, although the inner cardboard protection was smaller than the item so the outer board covering was slightly damaged. The article within the boards was exactly as described. It was also a dwcwnr value for what I paid. Many Thanks.