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viii,172,175-488 pp.(8vo) 21.5x13 cm (8½x5"), period calf, spine with gilt design, morocco label with gilt lettering,

With the bookplate of the Institute Free Library,  Wilmington Delaware,  on front pastedown. One of the classic early descriptions of upper and lower Louisiana, based on the author's service there in the previous decade as civil and military commandant. His book is one of the earliest historical treatises concerning the regions extending to the Pacific, including descriptions of Indian tribes of this virtually unknown wilderness. As the western boundary of Louisiana had not yet been established, there is some material of relevance to Texas. Howes S1021, "aa." Streeter Sale 1537. Graff 3994. Field 1505. Clark II:168. Raines, p.196. Sabin 91928. Rader 2984. Wagner-Camp 10c. Servies 840.