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THOMAS, DAVID. Travels Through the Western Country in the Summer of 1816...with a Map of the Wabash Country, Now Settling. Auburn, (N.Y.): David Rumsey, 1819. 1st ed. 16mo. [2], 320 pp. Crisp folding map of the Vincennes Dist. With the second errata slip pasted in. Full contemp. tree calf, leather label. A fine copy. $1,750.00
Howes F 162. Clark II, 236. Buck 92. S & S 45985. A classic narrative of Midwestern travel. "A work of sterling merit." --Thomson 1139. With the signature of Anna Thomas in 1848. Evidently a family copy, with indications of editing for another edition, particularly in the early pages. The map is frequently lacking.