WESTERN AMERICANA~NEW ENGLAND~Travel~Exploration~South~Slavery~3Vols~MAPS~1849

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FANTASTIC EARLY AMERICAN TRAVEL HISTORY WITH TWO FOLD OUT MAPS IN THREE VOLUMES "THE WESTERN WORLD" BY ALEX. MACKAY, PUBLISHED IN LONDON: RICHARD BENTLEY, PUBLISHER IN ORDINARY TO HER MAJESTY, 1849. The full title page of this complete set on travel, exploration, slavery, politics, early settlers and settlements in America reads; "The Western World; Or Travels In The United States In 1846-47: Exhibiting Them In Their Latest Development, Social, Political, And Industrial; Including A Chapter On California. With A New Map Of The United States, Showing Their Recent Territorial Acquisitions, And A Map Of California." Incredible, 3 volume set takes us across the United States in mid nineteenth century America with graphic descriptions in a first party treatise; personal experiences and travel that we can barely imagine; much of it is not pretty. Slaves and their treatment are addressed in depth with much empathy from the author. Every chapter has numerous sub-chapters and there is so much important historical content it is difficult to fully address the depth of this rare set of books on early travel and conditions in America. [Howes M117]. Among contents addressed: Volume I . The Capital Of New England, Boston; Between Boston and New York; New York Its Situation And Environs, Commerce And Commercial Policy Of The United States; From New York To Philadelphia; Philadelphia: The Journey From Philadelphia To Baltimore And Washington; The Capital And The Capitol; Life In Washington; General View Of American Society; Political Aspect Of The United States; The Federal Legislature; The Judiciary System Of The United States... Volume II. The East And The West; Virginia; Slavery - In Its Political Aspect; Slavery - In Its Social, Moral, And Economical Aspect; From Richmond To Charleston; Charleston To Milledgeville; To Macon - Railway And Telegraphic Systems Of The United States; Macon To Mobile And New Orleans; New Orleans... Volume III. The Valley Of The Mississippi - From New Orleans To Vicksburg; From St. Louis To Louisville Cincinnati And Pittsburgh - Mining Interests In The United States; Pittsburg To Niagara; Rivalry Between Canada And New York For The Carrying Trade Of The Northwest - The Navigation Laws; Buffalo To Utica And Thence To Montreal By The St. Lawrence; Montreal To Saratoga, Albany And West Point; Military Spirit And Military Establishments Of The United States; Education, Literature And Religion In The United States; Lowell, Massachusetts, Manufactures And Manufacturing Interest Of The United States; American Character - Physical Condition Of Society In The United States, etc. To present a three volume set on all aspects of America that is a very worthy acquisition indeed. Condition: Hardcover complete 3 volume set with the original brown blind embossed cloth, gilt lettering on spine, is in good condition with the following. Spines have been repaired, and still have issues of chipping [please see images] minor scattered foxing; both maps are in good condition; previous owner has his book plates inside front cover which states; " Canadiana And Western Americana; Richard Brown' with a picture of an early pioneer complete with rifle mid center of book plate. All volumes measure approx. 5" x 8". Volume I. has 340 pgs. Volume II. has 321 pgs. and Volume III. has 374 pgs. to present 3 very important early history books on Pre Civil War America. Shipping and Payment: Please see our feedback and . For international shipping quote, please contact us . Payment must be received within 5 days after close of auction. Never a reserve and very low opening bid as always. read more

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