Description
The first edition of Francois Andre Michaux’s early exploration of the Allegheny Mountains, titled Voyage à l’ouest des monts Alléghanys, published in Paris in 1804.
Octavo, [4], vi, 312pp, [2]. Contemporary marbled boards, quarter green morocco spine, title stamped in gilt. Heavily rubbed panels, bumped top corner. Marbled endpapers. Text in French. Includes the half title and large fold-out map. Map is in near fine condition, small dampstain along right hinge, light wear along margins.
(Sabin 48703) (Howes M579) (Graff 2781)
The first edition of this work was published in Paris in 1804, titled Voyage à l’ouest des monts Alléghanys, dans les états de l’Ohio, du Kentucky, et du Tennessée, et retour à Charleston par les Hautes-Carolines. The first English edition was published in London in 1805, with a second edition and the abridged edition following the same year. An excellent account of Francois A. Michaux’s voyage down the Ohio River, through the Kentucky territory and his return to Charleston.
