Harrison, William Henry A Discourse on the Aborigines of the Valley of the Ohio. In Which the Opinions of the Conquest of that Valley by the Iroquois, or Six Nations, in the Seventeenth Century, Supported by Cadwallader Colden, of New York, Governor Pownal, of Massachusetts, Dr. Franklin, the Hon. De Witt Clinton, of New York, and Judge Haywood, of Tennessee, are Exami... Cincinnati, Printed at the Office of the Cincinnati Express, 1838. first edition, octavo, 51 page pamphlet, folding map in rear, later plain paper wraps, some old repairs to folds of map, otherwise very good. This is one of the few publications of our ninth president. Harrison was interested in the mounds of the valley. The map illustrates tumuli on family land near the Miami River. "These topics are presented at some length, and all are presented in a clear, forcible and interesting manner." -Thomson. American Imprints 50738, Eberstadt 134:514, Field 660 (1840 edition), Howes H-245, Sabin 30571, Thomson 514 Price: USD 1,250.00 other currencies   order no. 518    inquire

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