Item #409946 Journals... Containing An Account of the several Excursions he made under the Generals who commanded upon the Continent of North America, during the late War. Robert ROGERS.
Journals... Containing An Account of the several Excursions he made under the Generals who commanded upon the Continent of North America, during the late War
Journals... Containing An Account of the several Excursions he made under the Generals who commanded upon the Continent of North America, during the late War
Journals... Containing An Account of the several Excursions he made under the Generals who commanded upon the Continent of North America, during the late War
Journals... Containing An Account of the several Excursions he made under the Generals who commanded upon the Continent of North America, during the late War
CORNERSTONE BOOK ON THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR

Journals... Containing An Account of the several Excursions he made under the Generals who commanded upon the Continent of North America, during the late War

London: Printed for the Author, and sold by J. Millan, 1765. 8vo (206 x 125 mm). viii, 236 pages, [4, advertisement and list of books]. Contemporary English speckled calf, red morocco lettering-piece on spine, spine compartments gilt-ruled. Provenance: unidentified early inkstamp and armorial bookplate; Everett D. Graff (1885-1964), Chicago Western Americana collector (bookplate, sold at auction May 1966). A fine copy in original condition. Item #409946

First edition. A cornerstone account of the French and Indian War. Rogers gained fame as the commander of "Roger's Rangers," and his account is enhanced by his in-depth knowledge of the western country. The journal opens on24 September 1755 with an account of a scouting expedition on Lake George and concludes 14 February 1761 when the French surrendered to Rogers at Detroit. Field 1315; Graff 3555; Howes R-419; Sabin 72725; Streeter sale II:1029; Vail Frontier 563. A fine copy with a distinguished provenance.

Price: $12,500.00

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