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The present state of the European settlements on the Missisippi [sic]; with a geographical description of that river. ... By Captain Philip Pittman.
Pittman, Philip, captain.Date: 1770- Books
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An historical narrative and topographical description of Louisiana, and West-Florida, comprehending the river Mississippi with its principal branches and settlements, and the rivers Pearl, Pascagoula, Mobille, Perdido, Escambia, Chacta-Hatcha, &c. The climate, soil, and produce whether animal, vegetable, or mineral; with directions for sailing into all the bays, lakes, harbours and rivers on the north side of the Gulf of Mexico, and for navigating between the islands situated along that coast, and ascending the Mississippi River. By Thomas Hutchins, geographer to the United States.
Hutchins, Thomas, 1730-1789.Date: M.DCC.LXXXIV. [1784]- Books
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A topographical description of the western territory of North America; containing a succinct account of its climate, natural history, population, agriculture, manners and customs, with an ample description of the several divisions into which that country is divided. And an accurate statement of the various tribes of Indians that inhabit the frontier country. To which is annexed a delineation of the laws and government of the state of Kentucky. Tending to shew the probable rise and grandeur of the American empire. In a series of letters to a friend in England. By. G. Imlay, a captain in the American army during the late war, and a commissioner for laying out land in the back settlements.
Imlay, Gilbert, 1754?-1828?.Date: M,DCC,XCIII. [1793]- Books
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A topographical description of Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and North Carolina, Comprehending the Rivers Ohio, Kenhawa, Sioto, Cherokee, Wabash, Illinois, Missisippi, &c. the Climate, Soil and Produce, Whether Animal, Vegetable, or Mineral; the Mountains, Creeks, Roads, Distances, Latitudes, &c. and of every Part, laid down in the annexed Map. Published by Thomas Hutchins, Captain in the 60th Regiment of Foot. With a Plan of the Rapids of the Ohio, a Plan of the several Villages in the Illinois Country, a Table of the Distances between Fort Pitt and the Mouth of the Ohio, all Engraved upon Copper. And An Appendix, containing Mr. Patrick Kennedy's Journal up the Illinois River, and a correct List of the different Nations and Tribes of Indians, with the Number of Fighting Men, &c.
Hutchins, Thomas, 1730-1789.Date: MDCCLXXVIII. [1778]- Books
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A topographical description of the western territory of North America: containing a succinct account of its soil, climate, natural history, population, agriculture, manners, and customs. With an ample Description of the several Divisions into which that Country is partitioned; To which are added, the discovery, settlement, and present state of Kentucky. And An essay towards the Topography, and Natural History of that important Country. By John Filson. 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. Vincent's, 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. By George Imlay, A Captain in the American Army during the War, and Commissioner for laying out Lands in the Back Settlements. Illustrated with correct Maps of the Western Territory of North America; of the State of Kentucky, as divided into Counties, from the latent Surveys; and a Plan of the Rapids of the Ohio.
Imlay, Gilbert, 1754?-1828.Date: MDCCXCIII. [1793]- Books
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The natural and civil history of the French dominions in North and South America. Giving a particular Account of the Climate, Soil, Minerals, Animals, Vegetables, Manufactures, Trade, Commerce, and Languages, Together with The Religion, Government, Genius, Character, Manners and Customs of the Indians and other Inhabitants. Illustrated by maps and plans of the principal places, collected from the best authorities, and engraved by T. Jefferys, Geographer to his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. Part I. Containing A Description of Canada and Louisiana.
Jefferys, Thomas, -1771.Date: MDCCLX. [1760]- Books
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A topographical description of the western territory of North America: containing a succinct account of its soil, climate, natural history, population, agriculture, manners, and customs. With an ample Description of the several Divisions into which that Country is partitioned. To which are added, I. The discovery, settlement, and present state of Kentucky; with an Essay towards the Topography and Natural History of that important Country, by J. Filson. Also the Minutes of the Piankashaw Council, 1784. II. An account of the Indian nations inhabiting within the Limits of the XIII States; their Manners and Customs; and Reflections on their Origin. III. The Culture of Indian Corn, Hemp, Flax, Hops, Tobacco, Indigo, Cotton, Senega Root, Esquine, Madder, Jalap, Potatoes, Silkworms, Persimmon, various Kinds of Grapes, Berries, and Nuts, the Candleberry Myrtle, Sumach, Coffee, and other Particulars in the vegetable Kingdom. IV. Observations on the ancient Works, the native Inhabitants of the Western Country, &c. by Major Jonathan Heart. V. Historical Narrative and Topographical Description of Louisiana and West Florida, containing a great Variety of interesting Particulars, by Mr. Thomas Hutchins. VI. Account of the Soil, growing Timber, and other Productions of several Lands, particularly the Genesee Tract, lately located, and now in the Progress of being settled. Vii. Remarks for the Information of those who wish to become Settlers in America, by Dr. Franklin. Viii. Topographical Description of Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and North-Carolina, by Mr. Tho. Hutchins. IX. Mr. Patrick Kennedy's Journal up the Illinois River, &c. X. Description of the State of Tenasee, and of the South-Western Territory, with the Constitution of Tenasee established 1796. XI. An Act for establishing Knoxville. XII. Treaty concluded between the United States of America and the Crown of Spain, for the free Navigation of the Mississippi. XIII. Plan of Association of the North American Land Company, &c. By Gilbert Imlay , A Captain in the American Army during the War, and Commissioner for laying out Lands in the Back Settlements. Illustrated with correct maps of the Western Territory of North America; of the State of Kentucky, as divided into Counties, from actual Surveys by Ehhu Barker; a Map of the Tenasee Government; and a Plan of the Rapids of the Ohio.
Imlay, Gilbert, 1754?-1828.Date: 1797- Books
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A new universal collection of authentic and entertaining voyages and travels, from the earliest accounts to the present time. Judiciously selected from the best writers in the English, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, German, and other Languages. Comprehending an Account of whatever is Curious in the Government, Commerce, Natural History, Customs, Marriages, Funerals, And other Ceremonies of most Nations in the known World. Including an Account of the most remarkable Discoveries, Conquests, Settlements, Battles, Sea Fights, Hurricanes, Shipwrecks, Sieges, Tortures, Wonderful Escapes, Massacres, and Strange Deliverances, Both by Sea and Land. Aslo A Description of the Buildings, Mountains, Rivers, Harbours, Lakes, Islands, Peninsulas, Creeks, &c. of various Countries. The Whole forming a History of whatever is most worthy of Notice in Europe, Asia, Africa and America. Illustrated with maps from the latest Improvements, and beautiful plates, by Grignion, and other celebrated Masters. By Edward Cavendish Drake, Esq;
Drake, Edward Cavendish.Date: MDCCLXVIII. [1768]- Books
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Travels through that part of North America formerly called Louisiana. By Mr. Bossu, Captain in the French Marines. Translated from the French, by John Reinhold Forster, F. A. S. Illustrated with notes relative chiefly to natural history. To which is added by the translator a systematic catalogue of all the known plants of English North-America, or, a flora Americae Septentrionalis. Together with an abstract of the most useful and necessary articles contained in Peter Loefling's Travels through Spain and Cumana in South America. Referred to the Pages of the original Swedish Edition. ...
Bossu, M., 1720-1792.Date: MDCCLXXI. [1771]- Books
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A voyage to North-America: undertaken by command of the present King of France. Containing the geographical description and natural history of Canada and Louisiana. With The Customs, Manners, Trade and Religion of the Inhabitants; a Description of the Lakes and Rivers, with their Navigation and Manner of passing the Great Cataracts. By Father Charlevoix. Also, A Description and Natural History of the Islands in the West Indies belonging to the different Powers of Europe. Illustrated with a Number of curious Prints and Maps not in any other Edition. In two volumes.
Charlevoix, Pierre-François-Xavier de, 1682-1761.Date: MDCCLXVI. [1766]- Books
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County curiosities, Or, a New Description of Gloucestershire. Containing I. A particular survey of the county, both geographical and historical. II. An Ample and Accurate Account of all the Boroughs, Market Towns, Villages, Rivers, Royal - Places Noblemen's and Gentlemen's Seats. III. The Fairs, Trade, Commerce, and Product of the Same. IV Of the Rarities both Natural and Artificial. V. Of the eminent persons born, or who have resided in them, and of the extraordinary events that have happened there.
Date: 1757- Books
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Morse's Geography. This day is published, in one large volume octavo, illustrated with maps, a new edition, price 8s. in boards, or 9s. bound. The American geography; or a view of the present situation of the United States of America: containing astronomical geography. - Geographical definitions, discovery, and general description of America and the United States:-Of their boundaries; mountains; lakes; bays and rivers; natural history; productions; population; goverment; agriculture; commerce; manufactures; and history.-A concise account of the war, and of the important events which have succeeded. With a particular description of Kentucky, the western territory, and Vermont.-Of their extent; civil divisions; chief towns; climates; soils; trade; character; constitutions; courts of justice; colleges; academies; religion; islands; Indians; literary and humane societies; springs; curiosities; histories; &c. To which is added, an abridgment of the geography of the British, Spanish, French, and Dutch dominions in America and the West-Indies.-Of Europe, Asia, and Africa. By Jedidiaii Morse.
Stockdale, John, 1749?-1814.Date: 1792- Books
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A new description of all the counties in England and Wales: containing I. In what diocese; the circumference in miles; Number of Acres and Houses; the Air, Soil, Rivers, Commodities, and chief Seats of the Nobility and Gentry of each county. II. Market - Towns, Market - Days, and Distances from London. III. Members of Parliament. IV. Fairs, fixed, and moveable. V. Coaches, Carriers, and Water-Bound, to all Parts of the Kingdom; what Days they go out of Town, and from whence. VI. Roads from London to the chief Towns, and Cross-Roads; each County distinct by itself alphabetically. Vii. The rates of coachmen, Carmen, and Watermen in and about the Cities of London and Westminster. The Whole very plain and easy, and more exact than in any other Work.
R. R.Date: [1741]- Books
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The american geography; or, a view of the present situation of the United States of America: containing Astronomical Geography - Geographical Definitions, Discovery, and General Description of America and the United States: - Of their Boundaries; Mountains; Lakes; Bays and Rivers; Natural History; Productions; Population; Government; Agriculture; Commerce; Manufactures; and History. - A concise Account of the War, and of the important Events which have succeeded. With a particular description of Kentucky, The Western Territory, and Vermont. - Of their Extent; Civil Divisions; Chief Towns; Climates; Soils; Trade; Character; Constitutions; Courts of Justice; Colleges; Academies; Religion; Islands; Indians; Literary and Humane Societies; Springs; Curiosities; Histories; &c. To which is added, An Abridgment of the Geography of the British, Spanish, French, and Dutch Dominions in America and the West-Indies. - Of Europe, Asia, and Africa. By Jedidiah Morse. Illustrated with Two sheet Maps - One of the Southern, the other of the Northern states. - From the latest surveys.
Morse, Jedidiah, 1761-1826.Date: M.DC.CXCII. [1792]- Books
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The American geography; or, A view of the present situation of the United States of America: containing astronomical geography. - geographical definitions, discovery, and general description of America and the United States:-Of their Boundaries; Mountains; Lakes; Bays and Rivers; Natural History; Productions; Population; Government; Agriculture; Commerce; Manufactures; and History. - A Concise Account of the War, and of the important Events which have succeeded. With A Particular Description Of AtKentucky, The Western Territory, and Vermont. - Of their Extent; Civil Divisions; Chief Towns; Climates; Soils; Trade; Character; Constitutions; Courts of Justice; Colleges; Academies; Religion; Islands; Indians; Literary and Humane Societies; Springs; Curiosities; Histories; &c. To Which IS Added, An Abridgment of the Geography of the British, Spanish, French, and Dutch Dominions in America and the West-Indies. - Of Europe, Asia, and Africa. By Jedidiah Morse. Illustrated with two sheet maps - One Of At The Southern, The Other Of At The Northern States. - From The Latest Surveys.
Morse, Jedidiah, 1761-1826.Date: MDCCXCII. [1792]