Browse Items (11 total)
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The American Geography, 1794
Title page of A view of the present situation of the United States of America, containing astronomical geography, geographical definitions, discovery, and general description. Included is a particular description of Kentucky, the Western territory, map of the northern and middle states, comprehending the Western territory and the British dominions in North America. The publication includes three maps of Kentucky by John Filson.
For the complete title, see the New York Public Library Digital Collections at https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/5b015bc0-c5d4-012f-4f5e-58d385a7bc34Tags astronomy; British; Geography; map; north america; pamphlets; Spanish; travelogue; western territory -
Travels through the states of North America, and the provinces of upper and lower Canada, during the years 1795, 1796, and 1797.
Includes view of the natural Rock Bridge, houses, conditions of the enslaved peoples,the land, cultivating tobacco, lower classes of people in Virginia, unhealthy apperances, the Shenandoa Valley, German immigratnts, landscapes, military titles that are common in America, Irish immigrants, etc.Tags African American; agriculture; canada; climate; clothing; clover; enslaved persons; enslavement; European Immigrants; farming; fashion; german immigrants; immigration; irish immigrants; military titles; natural history; natural rock bridge; nature; public health; social class; tobacco; travel; travelogue; wheat; Women -
Travels in North-America, in the years 1780-81-82
Translated from the French by an English gentleman, who resided in America at the period, with notes by the translator. Also, a biographical sketch of the author, letters from Gen. Washington to the Marquis de Chastellux, and notes and corrections by the American editor. -
Letters from the West
Containing sketches of scenery, manners, and customs, and anecdotes connected with the first settlements of the western sections of the United States. -
Letter from John J. Audubon to Lucy Audubon, 19 January 1827
Written from Edinburgh to Louisiana, he talks about the influential people he's met in england and edinburgh and subscribers to his bird publications, painting and attending lectures and debates regularly, elected to several prestigious societies, reminds her to collect natural history objects for him. -
Sketch of a journey through the western states of North America, 1827
Sketch of a journey through the western states of North America: from New Orleans, by the Mississippi, Ohio, city of Cincinnati and falls of Niagara, to New York, in 1827. Contains a description of the new and flourishing city of Cincinnati, by Messrs. B. Drake and E.D. Mansfield, and a selection from various authors, on the present condition and future prospects of the settlers, in the fertile and populous state of Ohio, containing information useful to persons desirous of settling in America. -
The tour of James Monroe through the northern and eastern states
The tour of James Monroe: president of the United States, through the northern and eastern states, in 1817; his tour in the year 1818; together with a sketch of his life; with descriptive and historical notices of the principal places through which he passed. After he had completed this tour, Monroe sent a message to Congress on the state of the country. -
Some information respecting America
Letters from America to a friend in England including information to those who would remove to America. Scanned items include "A map of the Middle States of America drawn from the latest and best authorities by Thos. Conder." -
An excursion through the United States and Canada during the years 1822-23
Included pages covering backwoodsmen in the states of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. Also covers squirrel migration, slavery, caves, salt licks, etc.Tags African Americans; caves; enslavement; migration; pamphlets; salt; salt licks; travelogue; wildlife -
A tour in the United States of America: containing an account of the present situation of that country
A tour in the United States of America: containing an account of the present situation of that country; the population, agriculture, commerce, customs, and manners of the inhabitants ; with a description of the Indian nations, the general face of the country, mountains, forests, rivers, and the most beautiful, grand, and picturesque views throughout that vast continent; likewise improvements in husbandry that may be adopted with great advantage in Europe. -
Sketches of the Life and Adventures of Jacob Parkhurst, 1842
Sketches of the life and adventures of Jacob Parkhurst; written with his own hand when about three score and ten years of age, not for speculation or honor, but for the benefit of the rising generation, particularly of his own descendants. Adding a few facts to the many recorded instances of the sufferings of the early pioneers along the Ohio River. Tells of his interactions with Native Americans and his journey west.