xxiii, [1], 567; [iii]-xv, [1], 595 + [1] ad pp. Illustrated with 3 maps (2 double-page & hand-colored as the frontispieces); 4 wood-engraved plans & 2 wood-engaved plates (these included in the pagination). 9¼x5¾, later full calf ruled in gilt, spines tooled in gilt, morocco lettering pieces, a.e.g. First Edition.
Each with signed presention inscription from the author to his sister, dated March 20, 1848, on piece of paper affixed to front frree endpapaer; beneath each slip of paper is another, with an inscription from Monette's sister, Frances Eliza Goodlot, to her nephew J.K. Goodloe, dated Feb. 10, 1881. Significant historical study, with hand-colored frontispiece maps of the eastern half North America in 1745, and, most notable, of Texas in 1836. Howes M722.
Condition:
Some rubbing and extremity wear to the covers, a spine label chipped; moderate foxing and soiling within, else very good.