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Christopher Gist s Journals, With Historical, Geographical and Ethnological Notes, and Biographies of his Contemporaries. By William M. Darlington and printed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania by J.R. Weldin and Co. 1893, 296 pp, 9.75 x 6.25, cloth binding. In fair condition, with staining to the cloth on the front board. Ex-library, with small stampings along the fore edges of pages. Wear to front hinge and pencil inscriptions on first flyleaf page. General age-related toning to pages. Contains numerous black-and-white illustrations and maps throughout. Please see photos and ask any questions prior to purchasing. Christopher Gist (1706-1759) was a continental surveyor who was one of the first whites to explore the Ohio Territory and Appalachia. He is reputed to have saved George Washington s life twice during the French and Indian War. This is a scarce early printing of the work by Darlington. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers FORN-ABE-MSB-1021-Shelf-603-aj503
Titel: Christopher Gist s Journals
Verlag: J.R. Weldin And Company
Erscheinungsdatum: 1893
Einband: Hardcover
Zustand: Fair
Anbieter: Pages Past--Used & Rare Books, Greensboro, NC, USA
Soft cover. Zustand: Near Fine. 8vo. 294 pages, indexed. Softcover in yellow wrappers. Binding has light wear. Text is clean. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 051565
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: Forgotten Books, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the captivating journals of Christopher Gist, an intrepid explorer who ventured into the uncharted territories west of the Appalachian Mountains in the mid-18th century. Gist's meticulous accounts offer a firsthand glimpse into a pivotal period of American history, as European powers vied for control of the continent. His expeditions, undertaken on behalf of the Ohio Company, were among the earliest to explore the region that now encompasses Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia. Gist's detailed observations of the land, its resources, and the Native American inhabitants provide invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by early settlers. Through Gist's encounters with various Indian tribes, the author sheds light on the complex political landscape of the time. The book explores themes of cultural exchange, territorial disputes, and the impact of European expansion on indigenous communities. Gist's journals serve as a testament to the resilience and adaptability of both the explorers and the Native Americans they encountered. Ultimately, this book offers a profound understanding of the transformative era that shaped the American frontier. Gist's meticulous documentation and keen observations provide a window into a world on the cusp of change, revealing the intricate tapestry of history, geography, and human interaction that laid the foundation for the United States as we know it today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331890904_0
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Anbieter: Chiron Media, Wallingford, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: New. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 6666-IUK-9780788422775
Anzahl: 10 verfügbar
Anbieter: RT Books, Wexford, PA, USA
Soft cover. Zustand: Fine. No Jacket. PUBLISHER: Kessinger Publishing DATE/EDITION: 2006, no further dates or printings indicated BINDING: Softbound in printed glossy paper wraps, 294 pages DUST JACKET: No jacket, as issued BOOK CONDITION: Fine condition, doesn't appear to have been read. Covers and pages very clean, binding tight, no creases in covers or spine. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 007497
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: Lucky's Textbooks, Dallas, TX, USA
Zustand: New. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers ABLIING23Feb2416190178199
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Anbieter: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, Vereinigtes Königreich
Zustand: New. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 7629851-n
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Anbieter: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, USA
Zustand: New. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 7629851-n
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Anbieter: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, USA
Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 7629851
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Anbieter: Janaway Publishing Inc., Santa Maria, CA, USA
Soft cover. Zustand: New. Nothing is more fascinating or valuable to a historian than a first hand account of a place or time. This highly desirable reprint includes not just one, but many such accounts. Between 1750 and 1753 Christopher Gist, the Agent of the Ohio Company of Virg (1893), 2005, index, maps, 299 pp. [D2277]. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 0500895
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Anbieter: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Vereinigtes Königreich
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers L0-9780788422775
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