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FEARON, HENRY (BORN 1770?), Sketches of America: a Narrative of a Journey of Five Thousand Miles through the Eastern and Western States of America: Contained in Eight Reports Addressed to the Thirty-nine English Families by whom the Author was Deputed, in June 1817, to Ascertain whe
London: Longman, 1819. 3rd Edition. [First published 1818]. xv+[1]+454pp. 20th century quarter green morocco with marbled boards. Front joint cracked but sound, partly effaced old rubber stamp to the title-page, else a very good copy. Reprints, with an added preface, the text of the corrected second edition of the same year. Contains detailed observations on living and economic conditions, trade, taxes, slavery. Gives an unflattering view of the American West but devotes much space to Illinois, which Fearon regards as a suitable place to settle. Howes F65. 1 pound 6.0 ounces = 626 grams. 8.6 x 5.4 x 1.0 inches = 21.5 x 13.5 x 2.5cm. Binding: HB.
Offered for US$ 125.00 by: John Gach Books - Book number: 078390
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