Description
First edition of Antiquarian Researches: Comprising A History Of The Indian Wars by Epaphras Hoyt, published in 1824.
Octavo, [2], xii, xii, [13]-312pp. Period boards, title on label affixed to the spine. frontispiece illustration. Fold-out engraved plate of “Old-House” between pp. 188-189. Uncut leafs, loosely bound, a few points of foxing, but generally clean pages. Paper on spine shows wear, but solid. Previous ownership bookplate on front pastedown.
(Sabin 33402) (Howes H-746) (Field 728)
Epaphras Hoyt (1765–1850) was an American historian, military officer, and public official from Massachusetts. He authored Antiquarian Researches and A Treatise on the Military Art, contributing to early American military science. Hoyt served as a militia officer, rising to the rank of major general, and held various local government positions, including judge and legislator. His works on military tactics and history were influential in shaping 19th-century American military thought.
Full title: Antiquarian Researches: Comprising A History Of The Indian Wars In The Country Bordering Connecticut River and Parts Adjacent and Other Interesting Events. From the First Landing Of The Pilgrims, To the Conquest of Canada By The English in 1760. With Notices of Indian Deportations In The Neighboring Country. And Of the First Planting And Progress Of Settlement In New England, New York and Canada.
