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PHILIP STANHOPE WORSLEY. Acts of Assembly Passed in the Charibee Leeward Islands from 1690 to 1730. Acts of Assembly Passed in the Island of ANTIGUA, 1725 to 1760, with Index to both volumes. Baskett, 1734; By Order, 1764 2 vols in 1, fo, cf., 6.00

[1138 Outalissi, a Tale of DUTCH GUIANA, [edited by Christopher Edward Lefroy], interleaved, with a few MANUSCRIPT ADDITIONS. Thick sm. 8°, half calf, 3.00

1826

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Evidently the editor's (or author's) own copy: the MS. additions consist of a detailed title for a second edition, and a long 'Letter to the Reader,' from which we learn that C. E. Lefroy was Judge of the Mixed Court established in Surinam for the Suppression of the Slave-Trade: this Tale' contains the result of his experiences of the state of Slaves in Surinam, during a residence of six years, and gave great offence to the Dutch Government, who demanded his recall. He claims that the publication of the first edition of this book exposed some of the worst features of W.I. Slavery, and brought about a reform in Dutch Guiana.

The History of the Administration of the Earl of DUFFERIN, late Governor General of CANADA, by W. Leggo, 2 portraits. Montreal, 1878 Thick 8° (900 pages), cloth, 1.25

[1140 The Ancient Fauna of NEBRASKA, a Description of Remains from the Mauvaises Terres, by Jos. Leidy, M.D., map and 24 plates, 1853. Plantæ Frémontianæ, Descriptions of Plants collected by Frémont in California, by J. TORREY, 10 plates, 1850. Marine Invertebrata of Grand Manan, by W. STIMPSON, plates, 1855. Smithsonian Contributions, V.D.

*Royal 4°, half russia, gilt top, 5.00

[1141

The volume includes also Bailey (J. W.) Micro-
scopical Examination of Soundings, plate, 1851; his
Micro. Obs. made in S. Carolina, Georgia and
Florida, 3 plates, 1850; his New Species of Micro.
Organisms, 1853.

The ALGONQUIN LEGENDS of New England or Myths and Folk Lore of the Micmacs, Passamaquoddy, and Penobscot Tribes, by Charles G. Leland, woodcuts (as plates) from Indian drawings. 1884

Sm. 8°, cloth, gilt top edge, 1.50

[1142

Including "The Amazing Adventures of Master Rabbit." An American book, beautifully printed, but its origin concealed by a London title-page. Géographie du MOYEN AGE, Etudiée par Joachim Lelewel. Eighteen plates, chiefly ancient maps, and ATLAS of 50 large plates (145 subjects). Bruxelles, 1849-'57

5 vols in 4, 8°, and Atlas sm. f°; COMPLETE
SET; 15.00
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The "Epilogue" (or 5th vol.) and the Atlas of large
plates are not often found with the work.
Among the extraordinary collection of ancient maps
which Lelewel has reproduced in his exhaustive
work the following AMERICAN ones may be named:
Mercator's Mappemonde, 1569; Spanish ditto,
Sculptures on Vinlander's rock at Rhode-Island;

1573; American Shores known to Icelanders;

Behaim's Globe, 1492; Ribero's America, 1539; J. de la Cosa's Columbian map, 1500; Portuguese Map, 1501-4; Ruysch, 1507-8; B. Sylvan, 1511; Schoner's Globe, 1520; and several others. QUEBEC Past and Present, a History of Quebec 1608-1876, by J. M. Le Moine, plates and cuts. Quebec, 1876 8°, cloth, 1.25

[1144 Notes in MEXICO in 1861-2, Politically and Socially considered, by C. Lempriere, large map, and cuts. 1862 Thick sm. 8°, cloth, 1.25 [1145

Les Avantures de Monsieur Robert CHEVALIER, dit DE BEAUCHENE, Captaine de Flibustiers dans la NOUVELLE FRANCE, Redigées par M. Le Sage. Six plates by Scotin. FIRST EDITION. Paris, 1732 2 thick vols, 120, cf., 9.50

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[1146 The hero of these Memoirs was a Canadian born, at seven years of age he was stolen by the Iroquois, re-captured, joined the Algonquins, became Buccaneer, went to Jamaica, etc., captured by the English; [two books' on the Adventures of Comte de Mouneville in Canada intervene], Chevalier in Guinea and South America [Memoirs unfinished]. If these be imaginary adventures, then the work is a novel by Le Sage, FIRST EDITION, and therefore more valuable than a work merely edited' by the author of 'Gil Blas.'

The publisher's preface states that "De Beauchêne," having made a fortune, lost most of it in play at St. Malo and other places, and at length, in Tours, was killed (11 Dec., 1731) in a quarrel with some Englishmen. A most strange ending to be invented, after such a life as the book describes.

Lettres EDIFIANTES ET CURIEUSES, écrits des Missions Etrangers, par quelques Missionaires de la COMPAGNIE DE JESUS. Maps of Caliof China and India, the Philippine and other fornia, the Amazons, Peru, Paraguay, various parts Islands, a few natural history plates. Paris, v.D. between 1713 and 1758

28 vols in 26, original calf, gilt, fine old bookplates [1147 of the Lords Petre, 12.00

The original issue of this famous storehouse of information concerning America, China, India and the Eastern Isles; edited by Le Gobien and DU HALDE. Lockman's English abridgment is drawn from this edition, excepting that in his time the last 2 or 3 volumes were not issued.

Lettres EDIFIANTES ET CURIEUSES; Nouvelle Edition, Ornée de cinquante belles gravures. Lyon, 1819

14 vols, 8°, russia, 16.50

[1148

BEST EDITION. Includes the Letters from about 1750 to 1780, as well as those in the original collection. A GEOGRAPHICAL arrangement is adopted, the work being divided into four parts, of which the "MEMOIRES DE L'AMERIQUE" is one. Good INDEXES have been added.

"There are but few copies of the "Lettres Edifiantes" in America, and this work is thus rendered inaccessible to most persons * * It has remained only as a storehouse from which some of our historians have drawn occasional facts with regard to the early discoveries in our country. It is interesting to read the very words these earnest labourers wrote, when camping in the wilderness, or sharing the wigwams of the rude savages. They portray their own views and feelings. They lead us, as no one else does, into the private life of our Aborigines." WILLIAM I. KIP. Travels of the JESUITS into Various Parts of the World, compiled from their Letters, now first attempted in English, intermixed with an Account of the Manners, Government, Religion, etc., of the several Nations visited by those

Fathers, by Mr. LOCKMAN, maps and plates. 1742
2 thick vols, 8°, calf, 6.00; calf, new bright gilt
backs, 7.00
[1149
FIRST EDITION, clear impressions of the copperplates. The
maps include "Passage by Land to California, discovered
1698, and New Missions of the Jesuits," "Terra del Fuego
and the Straits of Magellan and Le Maire," "Mission of
the Moxos, settled in Peru," also a map of India and
Chinese plates.

Letters OF THE JESUITS, Lockman. Second
edition, to which is now prefixed An Account of
the Spanish Settlements in America with a general
Index to the whole Work, same plates. Sold by
all Booksellers in ** New England, 1762
2 thick vols, 8°, original calf, 7.00; another set,
wanting the map of India, old cf., 5.50 [1150
Of these celebrated 'Edifying and Curious Letters'
of the Early Jesuit Missionaries, 17 relate to China,
17 to India, 4 to Africa, and 6 to various subjects.
But the most valuable portion is that which relates
to AMERICA, 7 Letters-including 30 pages on the
French and English Quarrels about HUDSON'S
BAY and CANADA; 30 pages on the Country of the
Moxos in PERU; 20 pages on South American
Missions; 25 pages on CALIFORNIA, and on a
Descent made by the Spaniards into California
in 1683. The Supplement on the Spanish
Dominions in America was added to this, THE
BEST, edition.

A Letter to the People of Great Britain from
the Delegates of the AMERICAN CONGRESS at
Philadelphia. Price Two-Pence, 1774
With other Pamphlets; thick 8°, half calf, 2.50

Journal of a West India Proprietor, kept during a Residence in the Island of JAMAICA, by the late Matthew Gregory Lewis, M.P., author of "The Monk," "Tales of Wonder," etc. 1834 80, boards, uncut, 1.25; half calf, gilt, 1.75; boards, cut, 1.00 [1156 Interspersed with romantic poetry by this "great master of the art of freezing the blood." "Lewis's Jamaica Journal is delightful. It is almost the only unaffected Book of Travels I have read of late years. You have the man himself. It is by far his best work, and will live." COLERIDGE. Travels in the Interior Parts of America, communicating Discoveries made in Exploring the Missouri, Red River, and Washita, by Captains Lewis and Clark, Dr. Sibley, and Mr. Dunbar, as laid before the Senate by the Pres. of the U.S., and never before pub. in Gt. Britain. [Sir] Richard Phillips, 1807 8°, hf. bd., 4.00 [1157 Folding table of the Indian Tribes, their names, nicknames, languages, numbers, location, trade, names of Indian traders, peltries, foes and friends. Travels of Capts. LEWIS AND CLARKE from St. Louis to the Pacific, in 1804, '5 and '6, containing Delineations of the Manners, Customs, Religion, etc., OF THE INDIANS, with a View of the Indian Nations, from the Official Communication of Meriwether Lewis, mat of Indian locations. 1809

[11518, ii Observations on Civil Liberty, and the Justice of the War with America, by R. Price. 1776. iii Letter from Edmund Burke on the Affairs of America.

Bristol, 1777. iv Thoughts on the said Letter, by the Earl of Abingdon. Oxford. v Cui Bono? What Benefits can arise to English or Americans in the present War, by Josiah Tucker. Glocester, 1781. vi Complete Account of the very Important Debate in the House of Commons on July 9, 1782, in which the great Question of AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE came under consideration. 1782. Lettres d'un Sauvage Depaysé [à son Correspondant en AMERIQUE]. Amst., 1738 8°, calf, gilt, gilt over marbled edges, FROM THE ROYAL LIBRARY OF PHILIP V OF SPAIN, UNIQUE, 8.50 [1152 Suppositious letters, professing to be written by an American Aborigine in Europe to his friend in America. The HISTORICAL BINDING which renders this copy unique is

the handsome gold block on both covers, being the royal arms of Spain (Philip V, founder of the Bourbon dynasty) and of Parma (Elizabeth Farnese, his second wife), surrounded by the collar and badge of the Golden Fleece and surmounted by the imperial crown.

Echoes from the BACKWOODS, or Sketches of Transatlantic Life, by Captain R. G. A. Levinge, six plates. 1846

2 vols, sm. 8°, cloth, 2.75

Levinge. Second edition, same plates. Thick sm. 8°, cloth, 1.75

[1153 1847 [1154

Chiefly sporting and angling adventures in NEW
BRUNSWICK, with Chapters on Nova Scotia, the
Milicete and Micmac Indians, the Outbreak in
Lower Canada, the Prairies of Illinois, etc.
Across the Atlantic, by the author of "Sketches
of Cantabs," [John Delaware Lewis]. 1851
P. 8°, cloth, 1.00

(1155

Light and facetious jottings from a note-book during an American tour, concluding "Above all things deliver us from universal equality, which is much more likely to be an equality in meanness and knavery, than in intellect, honesty, and virtue!"

boards, uncut, 6.00; calf, gilt, 5.50; another, boards, (no map), 4.00 [1158 Of much interest, as it contains some documents not published in any other edition. Among them are a description of the manners and customs of the Missouri Indians; a statistical view of the Northwestern tribes; historical sketches of the Indians of Louisiana, south of the Arkansas; Dunbar and Hunter's voyage up the Red River and Washita to the Hot Springs(70pages). In fact, the volume, though mainly Lewis's report to the Government, is really, as its running title reads, a collection of "NEW TRAVELS AMONG THE INDIANS.'

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History of the Expedition under Capts. Lewis and Clark to the Sources of the Missouri, across the Rocky Mountains, down the Columbia River to the Pacific in 1804-6, prepared for the press by [Nicholas BIDDLE, and published by] Paul ALLEN, ESQUIRE, large map and 5 plates. Philadelphia, 1814

2 thick vols, 8°, new half calf, gilt, 27.50 [1159
THE ORIGINAL EDITION, upon which all the members
of the Expedition worked. Excepting in typography
and paper, in which the London editions are far the
best, this is the BEST EDITION. The Appendix and
the Life of Lewis by President Jefferson (in a letter
to Paul Allen, Esquire) are not in the English editions.
Travels to the Source of the MISSOURI RIVER
and across the American Continent by Order of
the U.S. Government in 1804-6, by Captains
Lewis and Clarke, folding route map and five
plans or charts (on 3 plates) of ancient fortifi-
cations and Columbia river rapids. Longmans,
1814

4°, half calf, gilt, the Marquess Wellesley's copy
with his grand bookplate and crest in gold on the
back, 30.00; half calf, 18.00
[1160

"This is the most beautiful in typography and
mechanical execution of all editions. Its large
margin, clear impression, and noble appearance,
are worthy of this model of works of travel and
exploration." THOMAS W. FIELD.

More than twenty chapters are devoted to the INDIAN
TRIBES encountered.

Lewis and Clarke, TRAVELS. [The same work], large map and five plans. 1815 or 1817 3 vols, 8°, boards, uncut (beautifully fresh and choice), 40.00; calf extra, blind and gilt tooled, FINE COPY, 36.00; brown calf, polished, full gilt, gilt squares and edges, NEW EXTRA BINDING, 38.50; half calf, 30.00 [1161

By far the best printed, and in every way the most readable, of the octavo editions. It is a reprint of the 1814 quarto. The work is Biddle's text, as pub. lished by Allen, with a Preface by Thomas Rees. History of the Expedition of Lewis and Clarke [title as in Philadelphia edition, adding] with the Life of Captain Lewis by T. Jefferson, President of the U.S., map and six plates. Dublin, 1817

2 thick vols, 8°, half calf, 25.00

[1162 This is a better-printed book than the Philadelphia issue. The map is smaller, but a new plate appears "Cascade of the Missouri," a view. It also has (not in the London editions) Lewis on the Future of Louisiana; Estimate of the Western Indians; Meteorology; Names of Places :-making a Dublin piration (for once) a good book.

The Liberal American, a Novel, in a Series of Letters, by a Lady. 1785

2 vols, sm. 8°, new half sheep, 2.50

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The Spanish Rule of Trade to the WESTINDIES, by D. Joseph de Veitia Linage, Treasurer of the India-house, made English by Capt. John Stevens. 1702 8°, calf, 1.75 [1170

Containing an Account of the India-House, its Government, Laws, and Jurisdiction; of the receiving and sending out Armado's and Flota's; Who may go over to the Indies, and who not; of Slaves carry'd over; of the Ports in the Indies; and many more Curious Observations.

Narrative of a Voyage to BRASIL, terminating in the Seizure of a British Vessel and the Imprisonment of the Author and the Crew by the Portugese, with General Sketches of the Country, and a Description of the City and Provinces of St. Salvadore and Porto Seguro, by Thomas Lindley. 1805 8°, calf, 1.50 [1171

The Life and Times of WM. LYON MACKENZIE with an Account of the CANADIAN REBELLION of 1837, and the Subsequent Frontier DisturbCharles Lindzey, portraits and plates. Toronto, ances, chiefly from Unpublished Documents, by

1862

2 vols in 1, large 8°, cloth, 2.25

[1172

[1163 The Liberty Bell, by Friends of Freedom, for 1847, '8, '9, '51, '53, and '56, engraved titles, and Life of MajorJ. G. Semple Lisle, a Faithful Narportrait of Francis Jackson. Boston, Anti-rative of his alternate Vicissitudes of Splendor and Slavery Bazaar, 1847-56 Misfortune, written by himself, interspersed with 6 vols, p. 8°, cloth, 3.75 Interesting Anecdotes and Authentic Accounts of Important Public Transactions, portrait. 1800 80, half calf, 1.25 [1173

[1164 Prose and Verse on the Curse of Slavery,' including contributions by E. B. BROWNING, Harriet Martineau, Wendell Phillips, J. R. Lowell, W. L. Garrison, Theodore Parker, and R. W. Emerson. Liberty Bell for 1849, and for 1853. P. 8°, cloth, .5 each

[1165

John the Baptist, Forerunner of JESUS CHRIST, or a Necessity for Liberty of Conscience as the only meanes under Heaven to strengthen Children weake in faith, and establish Peace betweene all States and People throughout the World. This is licenced, but not permitted to be entred according to Order, [1646?]

Sm. 4°, new half morocco, 4.50

[1166 Occasioned probably by Roger Williams's famous 'Bloudy Tenent' (q.v.); published without name of author, printer, place, or date. Contains reference to the disputes between Protestants of Old England and Protestants of New England.'

The Stranger in America, comprising Sketches of the Manners, Society, and National Peculiarities of the United States, by Francis Lieber. Bentley, 1835

2 vols, sm. 8°, boards, uncut, 1.75

[1167

Lieber. The same edition, issued as a onevolume book, with new title, and a plate of "all Creation going to the White-house," by R. Cruik

shank. N.D.

Thick sm. 8°, cloth, 1.25

[1168 "An accomplished man, acquainted alike with Classical antiquity, German philosophy, and English politics."-Eclectic Review.

True and Exact History of the Island of BARBADOES, by Richard Ligon, folding map with names of the owners of the plantations, six botanical plates, three plates of the ingenio or sugar-cane mill, with extra page of description. Peter Parker and Thomas Guy, 1673 8°, cf., 8.00

[1169

After various Adventures during the French Revolution, and two years in Newgate Prison, Lisle sailed in the Lady Shore' for Botany Bay in 1797, with the New South Wales Corps; but the troops mutinied, and the officers were put ashore at Rio Grande, whence the Author proceeded to RIO DE JANIERO, giving a very interesting account of the country and people.

Lives and Voyages of Drake, Cavendish and Dampier, including an Introductory View of the Earlier Discoveries in the South Sea, and the History of the Buccaneers, 3 portraits. Edb., 1831 Thick fcap, half calf, gilt, 1.00 [1174

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A Review of the Military Operations in North America, from the Commencement of the French Hostilities on the Frontiers in 1753 to the Surrender of Oswego on the 14th August 1756, with various Observations, Characters and Anecdotes necessary to give Light more especially into the Political Management of Affairs in New York, in a Letter to a Nobleman [by Dr. William Livingston]; to which are added Colonel WASHINGTON'S Journal of his Expedition to the Ohio in 1754, and Letters and Papers found in the Cabinet of Major General BRADDOCK, published by the French Court. None of the Papers are contained in the English Edition. Dublin, 1757

120, original calf, beautifully fresh, 26.00 [1175 This is the most interesting edition of Governor Livingston's Account of the Old War, having the Fort Du Quesne Papers added-this Appendix extends to 86 pages, and the Letters of Washington and Braddock have curious little foot-notes evidently translated from the French. Handsome contemporary bookplate (armorial, with piled volumes as ornaments) of JOHN GROGAN, with his autograph, 1757 -and the volume is just as nice as it was then.

Psalms and Hymns, with the Catechism, Confession of Faith, and Liturgy, of the REFORMED DUTCH Church in North America, selected by John H. Livingston. N. Y., 1814 Thick sm. 8°, morocco, gilt, 1.25

[1176 The Conduct of the Late Administration Examined, relative to the AMERICAN STAMP-ACT, with an Appendix containing Original and Authentic Documents, [by Charles Lloyd.] J. Almon, 1767

8°, wrapper, edges uncut, (216 pages), 5.00 [1177 The Appendix contains several Letters from America giving detailed Accounts of the Riots at BOSTON,

etc.

Sketches of BERMUDA, by Susette Harriet Lloyd, map and 3 picturesque plates. 1835 Sm. 8°, calf, 1.25

[1178 A Collection of several Pieces of Mr. John Locke, never before printed, or not extant in his Works. 1720

8°, cf., 1.50; newly half bound, 1.75 [1179 The first piece is "THE FUNDAMENTAL CONSTITUTIONS OF CAROLINA," 56 pages; these were drawn up by Locke for the Earl of Shaftesbury and the other Proprietors of the Colony, in 1669; they number 120, and the Earl enjoins that they shall be and remain the sacred and unalterable Form and Rule of Government of CAROLINA for ever.' We believe this Constitution was tried, but, however philosophically correct, was soon found to be unworkable.

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Brief Description of Nova SCOTIA, including a Particular Account of the Island of Grand Manan, by Anthony Lockwood, Professor of Hydropathy, seven charts of harbours. 1818 4°, hf. russ., 3.00; wrapper, cut, (as issued), 3.75 [1180 The London Magazine, or. Gentleman's Monthly Intelligencer, for the years 1774 and 1775, maps and plates.

2 thick vols, 8°, half calf, 3.50

[1181

The Illustrations include:-Folding chart of Boston and
Salem; caricature of America swallowing the Bitter Draught';
caricature on the Quebec Bill; View of the White River
Cascade in Jamaica; two allegorical Reconciliations of
America and G.B.; map of "the Northern Archipelago
(Alaska, etc.); EIGHT portraits of "Court Beauties'; etc.
From the dates, of course the text teems with news
and incidents of the 'Dispute with America.' All
the plates and music are present, which is very
unusual in these old magazines.

The Geography of America and the West Indies, (edited by George Long). 1841 8°, half morocco, 1,00

[1182 Written by George Tucker, W. Wittich, G. R. Porter, H. S. Chapman, and George Long.

Issued

by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. The best Geographical Description of

America to its date.

Voyages and Travels of an Indian Interpreter and Trader, describing the Manners and Customs of the North American Indians, the Posts on the St. Laurence, Ontario, etc., Vocabulary and List of Words, by. J. Long, map of the Western Countries of Canada. 1791

4°, half calf, 8.50; vellum boards, smooth edges, 9.00; boards, uncut edges, 10.50 [1183

Nineteen years in the H. B. Co.'s service. The expeditions, explorations and adventures, together with his valuable account of the various TRIBES of INDIANS, Occupy 181 pages; 113 pages more are devoted to the Vocabularies, English, Algonkin, Shawnee, Mohegan, Chippeway, Iroquois, etc., also a more extensive vocabulary and phrase-book in English and Chippeway only.

Account of an Expedition from PITTSBURG to the ROCKY MOUNTAINS in the Years 1819-'20 under the Command of Major Stephen H. Long, compiled from the Notes of Major Long and other members by EDWIN JAMES, Geologist and Botanist of the Expedition, map and plates. Phila., 1822-3

2 vols, 8°, half calf, and 4° Atlas, boards, 20.00 [1184 The text of this edition includes the Meteorological Register, Indian Vocabularies and Index-not in the London edition. The Atlas consists of Title, list of plates and and explanations, map in two sheets, eight plates (line engravings on copper, the historical buffalo-robe COLOURED), table of sections. See note to London edition.

Long. London edition [same title], folding map and table of sections, eight plates [some DIFFERENT] in aquatint and COLOURS by I. Clark. 1823

3 vols, 8°, boards, uncut, 20.00; sprinkled calf, gilt, FINE COPY, 22.00; half calf, 16.00 [1185 Printed in a larger type and better style than the American issue. The plates are not the same, either in subject or in style of production, these are all by I. Clark and executed in aquatint excepting two which are HIGHLY COLOURED, and the Bisonrobe plate which is hand-coloured and without engraver's name.

The COLOURED PLATES are Distant View of the Rocky Mountains and Chasm of the Platte. The latter subject is not in the Phila. edition, neither are the following plates, which are in the London edition-Pawnee Council; Kiawa Encampment: Shienne, Kaskaia and Awappaho portraits. The Phila. plate of Kaskaia lodge is reproduced as a woodcut in the London edition.

BOTH EDITIONS are necessary to obtain a set of the plates, for the additional London plates were also drawn by Seymour, the painter to the Expedition. One of the most important books upon the INDIANS OF THE PLAINS-quite one-half of the work relates to them, including appendixes on Sign Language and on Indian Speeches.

Long. coloured.

London edition, with plates not

3 vols, 8°, boards, 10.00

[1186

The existence of the book in this state may be taken to prove that Longmans made a "remainder" of it! The plates are lumped together, and the boards have cloth backs.

Narrative of an Expedition to the SOURCE OF ST. PETER'S RIVER, Lake Winnepeek, Lake of the Woods, etc., performed in 1823 under the Command of Stephen H. Long, U.S.T.E., compiled from the Notes of Major Long, Messrs. Say, Keating and Colhoun by Wm. H. KEATING, Geologist and Historiographer to the Expedition, large map, two plates of Indian portraits, one of Indian dance-music, three views, two plates of shells, folding tables of meteorology. 1825 2 vols, 8°, boards, uncut, 9.50

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This expedition to the great North-West was similarly officered to that to the Rocky Mountains in 1819-20. In addition to describing the Country now known as MINNESOTA, Dakota and Huron, Major Long crossed the frontier and visited the Red River Colony (now MANITOBA), proceeding from Winnipeg Lake to Rainy Lake and along the Northern Shores of Lake Superior.

"Almost a cyclopædia of material relating to the INDIANS. Nothing escaped the attention of the gentlemen who accompanied the expedition, and their statements regarding the Sioux and Chippeway tribes are among the most valuable we have of those people." THOMAS W. FIELD.

The Scientific Appendixes include a comparative Vocabulary of the Sauk, Sioux (or Dacota), Chippewa and Cree languages.

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Kavanagh, a Tale, by H. W. Longfellow; FIRST EDITION. Boston, 1849

P. 8°, cloth, 4.00

[1191 History of the Mission of the United Brethren among the INDIANS IN NORTH AMERICA, in three parts, by G. H. Loskiel, translated from the German by C. I. La Trobe, large map. 1794 Thick 8°, boards, uncut, 7.50; half calf, 6.00 [1192 Part I is an elaborate HISTORY OF THE NORTH AMERICAN INDIANS founded on the experience of the Missionaries in the present States of New York, Pennsylvania, etc. Its authenticity is undisputed. Parts II and III are devoted to the History of the Missions and include glimpses of the various frontier wars of the 18th century. The horrible massacres of Indians by Americans during the War

of Independence are very simply narrated. The large map is an interesting map of that portion

America

which became the "United States" in 1783, its peculiarity is that all places where Christian Indians lived are indicated. Loskiel, N.A. INDIANS. Large map, also beautiful mezzotint portrait of La Trobe, by Spilsbury, inserted. 1794 Thick 8°, marbled calf, 7.50

[1193 Loskiel, N.A. Indians. Map wanting. 1794 Thick 8°, boards, 4.50 [1194 THE HUDSON from the Wilderness to the Sea,

by Benson J. Lossing, steel front. and 306 woodcuts from the author's drawings. (1866) Thick sm. 4°, cloth, gilt, gilt edges, 3.25 [1195 The Illustrated New World, an Historical Sketch of Early Discoveries, and the History of the U.S., by J. B. Lossing, 50 cuts. N.Y., 1848 With other pieces; 8°, half roan, 1.25 [1196 ii Mexico, by T. J. Farnham, map. N.Y., 1846. iii Phelps' Hundred Cities and Large Towns of America, with maps of 13 Cities, and cuts. N.Y., 1853. iv Life and Adventures of Paul Jones. The Confederate Secession, by the Marquess of Lothian, Edb., 1864 Sm. 8°, cloth, 1.00

[1197 "Is there no sentiment to be evoked on behalf of a people who, for four years, have been making a struggle for their independence such as, perhaps, has no parallel in history?" The noble author does his best to evoke admiration both for the cause of

the South and for the defenders of that cause.

Map. Carte de la Louisiane [par d'Anville]. Dressée en Mai 1732, Publiée en 1752 Copperplate, 21 x 36 in.; inset of "Partie Supérieure," 2.50

[1198

With many dates of the old settlements. This map illustrates the present States of Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Missouri, Illinois, etc., the inset map running up to 40° N. and Kansas City, West. A_Topographical and Statistical Account of the Province of Louisiana, with New and Interesting Particulars relating to the Indian Tribes, also the recent Conventions between the U.S. and the French Republic, compiled by different individuals, folding" Census of 1785." The Franklin Press, Baltimore, 1803

12°, original binding, 4.75

[1199

Charters of the OLD ENGLISH COLONIES in America, with an Introduction and Notes by Samuel Lucas, Barrister. 1850

8°, new half scarlet calf, top edge gilt, others uncut, 3.50 [1200 Published for the Society for the Reform of Colonial Government. "The same Charters were originally collected by a bookseller named ALMON, at the close of the last century; but as his edition has become scarce, and is much sought after, they are now reprinted, with the addition of some explanatory statements and notes." [For Almon's edition, see no. 37 in this catalogue.]

Notes on Rio de Janeiro and the Southern Parts of BRAZIL during a Residence from 1808 to 1818, by John Luccock, maps. 1820 *4°,boards,uncut, 3.50; half russia, gilt, 3.25 [1201 Includes travels in the interior. Glossary of the Tupi language.

Travels in North America, with Geological Observations on the United States, Canada, and Nova Scotia, by (Sir) Charles Lyell, large geological map of North America, folding bird'seye view of Niagara country, and small map (ALL COLOURED), Hennepin's view of Niagara in 1678, fossil plates and about 25 woodcuts. 1845

2 vols, sm. 8°, cloth, 3.25

[1202

"Exhibit more of the bright side of the American
character and institutions than we have discovered
in the panegyrics of the most ardent democrats who
have visited the land of liberty." Edin. Rev.
About one-fourth of the work is devoted to a minute
examination, by the great geologist, of the Niagara
district.

Charles Lyell, second edition, revised. 1850
A Second Visit to the United States, by Sir
2 vols, sm. 8°, half morocco, nice copy, 4.50 [1203
H.M.S. Hecla, during a recent Voyage of Dis-
Private Journal of Captain G. F. Lyon, of
covery under Captain Parry, map of Parry's
second Voyage (1821-2-3), and plates illustrating
the Esquimaux. 1824

Thick 8°,, boards, uncut, 1.25; half calf, 1.50 [1204

Remarkable for its account of the Esquimaux. During the wintering of Parry's ships Captain Lyon was most successful in winning the confidence of the natives, who built their village near by, affording him the best opportunities for studying their manners and learning their legends, etc. Six plates illustrate the natives, there are also specimens of their songs.

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Brief Narrative of an Unsuccessful Attempt to reach Repulse Bay through Sir Thomas Rowe's "Welcome,' in H.M.S. Griper in 1824, by Capt. G. F. Lyon, chart, 6 fine plates by Finden (including 6 Esquimaux portraits), diagram plate, and 2 or 3 cuts. 1825

Thin 8°, boards, uncut, 1.00; half calf, 1.25 [1205 This was an independent voyage, in a most unsuitable ship. Lyon again gives a good account of the natives met with, and the fine plates (besides physiognomical portraits) illustrate sepulture and seacraft of the Esquimaux.

Journal of a Residence and Tour in the Republic of MEXICO in 1826, with some Account of the MINES of that Country, by Capt. G. F. Lyon, R.N., F.R.S. 1828

2 vols, sm. 8°, boards, uncut, 1.50; half calf,
1.75. 2 vols in I, uncut, 1.25; new half calf,
gilt, 1.75
[1206

Glossary of the Hispano-Mexican words used in the
Mines and in operations on the ores.

"A traveller whose powers of entertainment are in-
exhaustible.' Lit. Gazette.

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