The discovery, settlement and present state of Kentucke
Subtitle: and an essay towards the topography, and natural history of that important country: : to which is added, an appendix, containing, I. The adventures of Col. Daniel Boon, one of the first settlers, comprehending every important occurrence in the political history of that province. II. The minutes of the Piankashaw Council, held at Post St. Vincents, April 15, 1784. III. An account of the Indian nations inhabiting within the limits of the thirteen original United States, their manners and customs, and reflections on their origin. IV. The stages and distances between Philadelphia and the falls of the Ohio; from Pittsburg to Pensacola and several other places.--The whole illustrated by a new and accurate map of Kentucke, and the country adjoining, drawn from actual surveys
By: By John Filson
Series: Early American imprints -- no. 18467
Publisher: Printed by James Adams
Published: 1784
Place of publication: Wilmington [Del.]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 118
Subjects: Indian captivities; Description and travel; Public lands; Indians of North America; Early works to 1800; Frontier and pioneer life
Other titles: American West (Marlborough, England)
Notes: The recommendation, p. [3], is signed by Daniel Boone, Levi Todd, and James Harrod, and is dated May 12, 1784.

Signatures: [A]⁴ B-O⁴ P⁴(-P4).

Engraved map has imprint: Philada engrav'd by Henry D. Pursell & printed by T. Rook for the author 1784.

Evans 18467

Rink, E. Delaware, 182

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