The discovery, settlement, and present state of Kentucky: and an essay towards the topography and natural history of that important country: to which is added, ... Being a supplement to Imlay's description of the Western Territory. : Volume II

Filson, John, ca. 1747-1788 | Imlay, Gilbert, 1754?-1828? | Boone, Daniel, 1734-1820 | Toulmin, Harry, 1766-1823

Printed and sold by Samuel Campbell, no. 37, Hanover-Square, New York, M,DCC,XCIII. [1793]

Issued as v.2 of a 2 volume set; v.1 is Campbell's edition of: Topographical description of the western territory of North America / by Gilbert Imlay. New York, 1793. Contents: (from t.p.) 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. Vincents, 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. IV. A 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. V. Thoughts on emigration; to which are added miscellaneous observations relating to the United States. And a short account of the state of Kentucky. Error in paging: p. 112 misnumbered 110. "Thoughts on emigration ..."--p. [145]-184. Attributed to Harry Toulmin by Sabin. The Advertisement, p. [3], is signed by Daniel Boone, Levi Todd, and James Harrod, and dated May 12, 1784. Includes index.

VGN 917.69 F48D

204 p., [1] folded leaf of plates : 1 folded map ; 17 cm. (12mo)

A topographical description of the western territory of North America: containing

Imlay, Gilbert, 1754?-1828? | Filson, John, 1747?-1788

Printed by Samuel Campbell, no. 37, Hanover-Square, New-York, M,DCC,XCIII. [1793]

(from t.p.): a succinct account of its climate, natural history, population, agriculture, manners and customs, with an ample description of the several divisions into which that country is divided. And an accurate statement of the various tribes of Indians that inhabit the frontier country. : To which is annexed a delineation of the laws and government of the state of Kentucky. Tending to shew the probable rise and grandeur of the American empire. : In a series of letters to a friend in England. Two states noted; second state has "Notes to volume 1," p. [237]-260 (i.e., [227]-[250]), not present in the first state. Error in paging: p. 216-250 misnumbered 226-260. The map of the Southern states was engraved by Cornelius Tiebout; the map of the rapids of the Ohio River near Louisville is unsigned. Issued as v.1 of a 2 volume set; v.2 is Campbell's edition of: The discovery, settlement, and present state of Kentucky ... / John Filson. New York : Samuel Campbell, 1793. Last leaf blank. With a half-title.

VGN 917.3 IM5T

xxiii, [2], 26-260 [i.e., 26-250], [2] p., [2] folded leaves of plates : map, plan ; 17 cm. (12mo)