HUMPHREYS DAVID An Historical Account of the Incorporated So

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HUMPHREYS, DAVID. An Historical Account of the Incorporated Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts. 2 folding maps, in strong condition. 8vo, contemporary calf, needs binding; scattered early pencil markings; early bookplate on front pastedown. London, 1730

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Devoted almost entirely to the colonies of the future United States, with chapters devoted to the Carolinas, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and New England. Includes accounts of the Indian wars in the Carolinas, a slave insurrection in New York, and more. Other chapters are titled "Endeavors to Instruct the Negroe Slaves" and "Attempts to Convert the Iroquois Indians." European Americana 730/125; Howes H795 ("aa"); Sabin 33801.