Author: WILLETT, WILLIAM MARINUS
Title: Scenes in the Wilderness an Authentic Narrative of the Labours and Sufferings of the Moravian Missionaries Among the North American Indians
Description: New York, NY: Carlton, 1854. First Edition. Hardcover. Original 1854 printing. Foxing. Hinges cracked, Cloth cover worn and stained. End papers missing. Has library label in back from Methodist Episcopal Sunday School, Newport, Ohio. (looks original to book) William M. Willett (1803-1895) was the son of the great Revolutionary soilder Colonel Marinus Willett who was in charge of the Mohawk Valley. Colonel Willett turned down a commission from the President to fight in the Indian wars as "he felt we should not be fighting the indians". This family attitude may have been carried on by William who chronicled the mission by the Moravians to the Indians. Scarce if not rare. Item now in archival sleeve to preserve and protect condition. Our photo's/scans are of the actual item being sold, not a borrowed image! We provide free delivery tracking and ship daily or next business day!; 24mo 5" - 6" tall; 208 pages. Fair with no dust jacket .

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