The history of Kentucky : including an account of the discovery, settlement, progressive improvement, political and military events, and present state of the country

The history of Kentucky : including an account of the discovery, settlement, progressive improvement, political and military events, and present state of the country

[1st ed.]

Frankfort, [KY] Printed by Henry Gore 1812

5, [1], 2, 407 p., [1] leaf of plates : ill. ; 22 cm

L2006F24 1812

(OCoLC)09200625

Originally projected in 2 vols.; only v. 1 issued due to the War of 1812; with extensive revision, 2 vols. published in 1824 as 2nd ed
Includes the state's relationship with Virginia, the revolutionary war period on the frontier, Indian wars and relations with the Shawnee and other tribes, Daniel Boone and other early pioneers
Engraved plate on frontispiece: depicting an Indian massacre; 2 pioneers shown are probably Daniel Boone and his father, Squire Boone
Includes index at front
In clamshell box
Author's copy with his extensive ink corrections & additions to the text, used in his later 1824 ed
Letter from the Library of Congress to the book's former owner, 1935 which discusses the value of this copy removed to case file

Sabin 44779
Howes, W. U.S.iana (2nd ed.) M313

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