(AMERICAN REVOLUTION) Russell William The History of America

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(AMERICAN REVOLUTION.) Russell, William. The History of America, from its Discovery by Columbus to the Conclusion of the Late War. 2 volumes. 17 maps, 34 plates. 4to, modern 1/2 morocco, minimal wear; minor foxing, offsetting from plates, one map backed with linen, 2 other maps with minor conservation; faint signatures of early owner J.A. Burney on title pages. (JMR) London, 1778

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first edition. The first volume is largely devoted to Latin America, and the second to North America. The "late war" of the title is actually the French and Indian War, which ended in 1763. However, the work was updated before publication with a lengthy "Appendix to the History of America." Most of the 220 appendix pages are devoted to the early years of the American Revolution, which was seen as a struggle to determine "whether France or Great Britain shall give law to America" (page II:629). Among the many attractive plates is a fictitious portrait of Washington (Hart 740). Adams, American Controversy 78-94a; Howes R539 ("aa"); Palau 282969; Sabin 74383.