(CANADA) Henry Alexander Travels and Adventures in Canada an

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(CANADA.) Henry, Alexander. Travels and Adventures in Canada and the Indian Territories. Frontispiece portrait. 8vo, contemporary calf, minor wear, front hinge starting; moderate foxing, minimal dampstaining on a few leaves; 1870 gift inscription on front free endpaper. With errata leaf. New York, 1809

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first edition. The frontispiece portrait, not issued in all copies, was engraved by Peter Maverick. The work is one of the most important narratives describing the fur trade in the region, by one of its first traders. "Authentic narrative of fur-trading among Indians of the upper lakes. A miraculous escape from massacre during Pontiac's war, captivity, &c."--Howes H420 ("b"). Field 686; Graff 1866; Sabin 31383; Streeter sale VI:3661; TPL 484; Wagner-Camp 7.