Voyage au Canada, dans les années 1795, 1796 et 1797; ... et enrichi d'une carte générale du pays, et de onze planches offrant les points de vue les plus remarquables, et notamment le fameux Saut de Niagara. Tome premier[-troisième].Paris, Gérard (printed by Munier), An XI [1802/1803]. 3 volumes. 8vo. With 11 engraved plates and a loosely inserted folding engraved map. Contemporary uniform tree calf, gold-tooled.
by WELD, Isaac
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[3], [1 blank], 321; 344; [3], [1 blank], 294 pp.Second French edition of an early description of Canada and the eastern part of the United States. The Irishman Isaac Weld (1774-1856) spent over two years in North America researching the suitability of the countryside for large-scale immigration of Irish citizens. Departing from Philadelphia in 1795 and guided by Indians he made his way through dense woodlands and along rivers. On the way he visited several cities where he saw much of the best society, and made the acquaintance of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. In 1799 he published his travel book, which went through several English editions and was translated into French (An 8 [1799/1800]), German and Dutch. The present edition is illustrated with 11 plates by the Paris engraver Louis Francois Mariage (active 1785-1811), chiefly depicting natural scenery, including Niagara Falls. Also included is an interesting early map of Canada and the northern part of the United States showing Weld's travel route. Although his book met some opposition in North America itself - mainly because of his general lack of sympathy with the American patriots - his descriptions were influential because they were relatively early and were long included in compilations of travellers' reports on the United States in this period.With cancelled library stamps on the titles. In fine condition, with only an occasional minor spot. Binding also fine. A fine copy of this early and significant travel account.l Chadenat 1228; cf. Lande, Canadiana 890; Sabin 102544.
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- Voyage au Canada, dans les années 1795, 1796 et 1797; ... et enrichi d'une carte générale du pays, et de onze planches offrant les points de vue les plus remarquables, et notamment le fameux Saut de Niagara. Tome premier[-troisième].Paris, Gérard (printed by Munier), An XI [1802/1803]. 3 volumes. 8vo. With 11 engraved plates and a loosely inserted folding engraved map. Contemporary uniform tree calf, gold-tooled.
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