The discovery, settlement, and present state of Kentucky: and an essay towards the the topography and natural history of that important country
Subtitle: to which is added, 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 United States, their manners and customs, and reflections on their origin. IV. A report of the secretary of state, to the president of the United States; of the quantity and situation of the lands, not claimed by the Indians nor granted to, nor claimed by any citizens within the territory of the United States. V. Thoughts on emigration; to which are added miscellaneous observations relating to the United States. And a short account of the state of Kentucky. : Being a supplement to Imlay's Description of the western territory. : Vol. II
By: By John Filson
Series: Early American imprints -- no. 25648
Publisher: Printed and sold by Samuel Campbell, no. 37, Hanover-Square.
Published: 1793
Place of publication: New-York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 204
Subjects: Emigration and immigration; Indian captivities; Indians of North America; Description and travel; Public lands
Other titles: Discovery, settlement, and present state of Kentucky.
Notes: Vol. I is Campbell's edition of: Imlay, Gilbert. Topographical description of the western territory of North America, New York, 1793 (Evans 25648).

The Advertisement, p. [3], is signed by Daniel Boone, Levi Todd, and James Harrod, and dated May 12, 1784.

Signatures: A-R⁶.

Error in paging: p. 112 misnumbered 110.

"Thoughts on emigration ..."--p. [145]-184. Attributed to Harry Toulmin by Sabin.

Evans 25648

Ayer Coll. 99