Travel
MURRAY, Charles Augustus.
Travels in North America, during the years 1834, 1835 & 1836. Including a summer residence with the Pawnee Tribe of Indians, in the remote prairies of Missouri, and a visit to Cuba and the Azore Islands.
Bentley, London 1839. First edition. 2 volumes, 8vo., xvi, 473; xi, 372pp., bound without half-title vol. ii, 2 lithograph frontispieces, contemporary half calf gilt, morocco labels, marbled boards, light foxing to titles, a fine fresh set.
Notable for the early description of the Pawnees before they were struck down by smallpox. "The best account of the Pawnees while yet uncontaminated by whites." (Howes). Sabin 51490; Field 1111; Howes M913; Wagner- Camp 77:1.
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