Wilson, Charles H. The Wanderer in America, or Truth at Home; Comprising a Statement of Observations and Facts Relative to the United States and Canada, North America; The Result of an Extensive Personal Tour, and from Sources of Information the Most Authentic; including Soil, Climate, Manners & Customs, of its Civilized Inhabitants & Indians, Anecdotes, &c. of Di... Thirsk, Printed for the Author by Henry Masterman, 1822. third edition, 12mo, 120 pp., original printed boards, a very good clean copy, in later cloth slipcase, leather label. The third edition of six issued between 1820 and 1828, but the first to include the appendix. Wilson toured the United States during 1819-1820, and visited New York City and State, Niagra Falls, and then visited York, Kingston and Quebec in Canada. Wilson returned home to Yorkshire where he wrote this "acrid commentary" on his experiences and travels. Wilson "claims that Birkbeck discovered his folly in purchasing Illinois land and issued his books with the hope of unloading his losses on gullible lunatics." - Howes. Howes W-517; Lande S2319; Sabin 104611 Price: USD 375.00 other currencies   order no. 314    inquire

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