Beschreibung:

An Account of Expeditions to the Sources of the Mississippi, and Through the Western parts of Louisiana, to the Sources of the Arkansaw, Kans, La Platte, and Pierre Juan Rivers; Performed by Order of the Government of the United States During the Years 1805, 1806, and 1807. And a Tour Through the Interior Parts of New Spain, When Conducted Through These Provinces, by Order of The Captain-General in the Year 1807. Author: Pike, Zebulon Montgomery Place: Philadelphia Publisher: C. & A. Conrad, et al Date: 1810 Description: 5, [3], 105, [11], 107-277, [5], 65, [1], 53, [1], 87 pp. Illustrated with frontis, 2 (of 6) copper-engraved maps, 1 of which is folding, and 2 (of 3) folding tables. (8vo) 21.5x14 cm (8½x5½"), full modern calf, with red morocco spine label, titled in gilt. First Edition. The report of the first United States government expedition to the Southwest, and one of the most important of all American travel narratives. Includes accounts of Pike's travels to explore the headwaters of the Arkansas and Red rivers, his earlier journey to explore the sources of the Mississippi River, and his visit to the Spanish settlements in New Mexico. Pike's narrative stands with those of Lewis and Clark as the most important of early books on western exploration and as a cornerstone of Western Americana. Howes P373; Wagner-Camp 9:1; Streeter Sale 3125; Graff 3290; Field 1217; Streeter Texas 1047C; Sabin 62936. Lot Amendments Condition: Some sunning to spine; several repairs to one of the tables, some internal offsetting and foxing; overall very good. Item number: 301960