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A NARRATIVE OF THE INCIDENTS ATTENDING THE CAPTURE, DETENTION, AND RANSOM OF CHARLES JOHNSTON, OF BOTETOURT COUNTY, VIRGINIA, WHO WAS MADE PRISONER BY THE INDIANS, ON THE RIVER OHIO, IN THE YEAR 1790;: TOGETHER WITH AN INTERESTING ACCOUNT OF THE FATE OF HIS COMPANIONS, FIVE IN NUMBER, ONE OF WHOM SUFFERED AT THE STAKE. TO WHICH ARE ADDED, SKETCHES OF INDIAN CHARACTER AND MANNERS. WITH ILLUSTRATIVE ANECDOTES.
by [CAPTIVITY] Johnston, Charles
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- first
- Condition
- See description
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Akron, Ohio, United States
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About This Item
NY: J. & J. Harper, 1827. First edition. 12mo., 264 pp., errata; old manuscript notes to serve as an index on the leaf following the text. Publisher's original tan paper over boards, with cloth spine and printed paper title label affixed to the spine. Engraved bookplate of the Boston Public Library affixed to the front pastedown, with their release stamp and date on the copyright page, no other library markings; also the engraved bookplate of Herman Le Roy Edgar. Text block shows occasional foxing; binding is moderately soiled and rubbed. In all, a very good copy. Howes J-158; Ayer Collection No. 165; Streeter Sale 1366 " One of the most interesting Indian captivities. The author and three other survivors of an Indian attack on the Ohio River were taken to Lake Erie (Sandusky) where an Indian trader, one Duchouquet, secured their release. On his return Johnston was questioned by Washington about British forces at Detroit.
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- Andrew Cahan: Bookseller, Ltd
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 50746
- Title
- A NARRATIVE OF THE INCIDENTS ATTENDING THE CAPTURE, DETENTION, AND RANSOM OF CHARLES JOHNSTON, OF BOTETOURT COUNTY, VIRGINIA, WHO WAS MADE PRISONER BY THE INDIANS, ON THE RIVER OHIO, IN THE YEAR 1790;
- Author
- [CAPTIVITY] Johnston, Charles
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- J. & J. Harper
- Place of Publication
- NY
- Date Published
- 1827
- Keywords
- AMERICANA
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Andrew Cahan: Bookseller, Ltd
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About the Seller
Andrew Cahan: Bookseller, Ltd
Biblio member since 2006
Akron, Ohio
About Andrew Cahan: Bookseller, Ltd
Andrew Cahan: Bookseller, Ltd. is a specialist dealer in rare and out-of-print photographic literature. Our inventory ranges from the pre-history of the medium through the modern era. We offer exhibition catalogs, monographs, histories, anthologies, serials, books with original mounted photographs, and technical manuals in English, French, German, Japanese and a variety of other languages. Since 1976 we have issued catalogs from our stock and have actively consulted with museums, libraries and private collectors for their collection development. Additionally we do have a small inventory in the areas of Literature, Americana, Fine Arts, and General Antiquarian. We are located in Akron, Ohio, and welcome visitors by appointment. Please visit us at http://www.cahanbooks.com, a fully searchable and secure website. Andrew Cahan Specialist in Rare and Out-of-Print Photographic Literature PO Box 5403 Akron, Ohio 44334 USA Tel: 330.252.0100 Email: acahan@cahanbooks.com Web: http://www.cahanbooks.com Member of ABAA and ILAB
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- Bookplate
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- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Soiled
- Generally refers to minor discoloration or staining.
- 12mo
- A duodecimo is a book approximately 7 by 4.5 inches in size, or similar in size to a contemporary mass market paperback. Also...
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