Travel
LONG, J[ohn].
Voyages and travels of an Indian interpreter and trader describing the manners and customs of the North American Indians ... To which is added, a vocabulary of the Chippeway language. ... A list of words in the Iroquois, Mohegan, Shawanee, and Esquimeaux tongues ...
London : printed for the author; and sold by Robson; Debrett; [and others] 1791. First edition. 4to., [2],x,[2],295,[1]pp.,engraved folding map, contemporary [?] tree calf gilt, covers with double gilt fillet, spine in six compartments, green morocco lettering piece to second, others richly gilt with urn and wreath centre-pieces and small tool surrounds, raised bands, sprinkled edges, gilt crest to covers, slipcase, a fine copy.
A significant account by the Hudson Bay Company trader, which is particularly valuable for its treatment of linguistic analogies between the Indian nations. In addition the work conveys a faithful picture of the life and manners of the Indian and Canadian traders, while condemning the injustices perpetrated on the Indians by the British. - Howgego. Sabin 41878.
Price: £ 4950
US Dollar Price: $ 9820
Stock Number: 70760