History of the backwoods, or, The region of the Ohio : authentic, from the earliest accounts, embracing many events, notices of prominent pioneers, sketches of early settlements

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1843 INDIANS 1ed History of Backwoods Ohio Shawnee French Indian War Frontier One of the best compilations of frontier narratives! (Howes) A.W. Patterson s History of the Backwoods is a rare, 19th-century account of frontier life in the American west. This book covers some of the earliest settlements in Western Pennsylvania and Ohio. Though, perhaps the best resource this book offers is the numerous accounts of interactions with Native American Indian tribes tribes including the Massawomees, the Allegawe, Delawares, and Shawnees. Patterson also covers major battles in the French and Indian War. Thomson says of this work: a rare book of Western History…a perfectly reliable narrative of events in the West arranged chronologically from the earliest discoveries of the French to Wayne s victory. Item number: #17854 Price: $950 PATTERSON, A.W. History of the backwoods, or, The region of the Ohio : authentic, from the earliest accounts, embracing many events, notices of prominent pioneers, sketches of early settlements Pittsburgh: published by the author [A.W. Patterson], 1843. First Edition. Details: Collation: Complete with all pages o x, 311, [1] o Folding frontispiece map References: Howes P 118b; Sabin 59132; Field 1168; Graff 3209; Thomson 911 Provenance: Handwritten David J. Dunlap, 1853 o Possibly David Dunlap, a private in Company I of the 193 Pennsylvania Infantry (Union) during the Civil War. Language: English Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure o Cloth Size: ~8.75in X 5.5in (22cm x 14cm) Very rare, valuable, and desirable with auction records and price comparisons at over $2,000 Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 17854 Photos available upon request. N° de ref. del artículo 17854

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