Gordon, James Bentley An Historical and Geographical Memoir of the North-American Continent; its Nations and Tribes: by the Rev. James Bentley Gordon. With a Summary Account of His Life, Writings, and Opinions. Dublin, Printed by John Jones, 1820. first edition, quarto, errata slip, lacking portrait, civ, xii, [1] - 305 pp., original boards, paper spine label, untrimmed, some minor wear and spotting to boards, portions missing at head and base of spine, contemporary owners stamp and signatures, else a very good, clean copy. A little known work. Part I is devoted to Mexico; Part II, to California and New Mexico; Part III, to the Hudson's Bay and North-West Coast. The author's son was killed at the attack by the British on Fort Sandusky during the War of 1812. Eberstadt 106:123; Howes G-252 Price: USD 1,750.00 other currencies   order no. 135    inquire

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