| Author: | Filson, John, 1753?-1788. |
| Title: | The discovery, settlement and present state of Kentucke: and an essay towards the topography, and natural history of that important country: : to which is added, an appendix, containing, I. The adventures of Col. Daniel Boon, one of the first settlers, comprehending every important occurence in the political history of that province. II. The minutes of the Piankashaw Council, held at Post St. Vincents, April 15, 1784. III. An account of the Indian nations inhabiting within the limits of the thirteen original United States, their manners and customs, and reflections on their origin. IV. The stages and distances between Philadelphia and the falls of the Ohio; from Pittsburg to Pensacola and several other places.--The whole illustrated by a new and accurate map of Kentucke, and the country adjoining, drawn from actual surveys. / By John Filson. |
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| Print source: | The discovery, settlement and present state of Kentucke: and an essay towards the topography, and natural history of that important country: : to which is added, an appendix, containing, I. The adventures of Col. Daniel Boon, one of the first settlers, comprehending every important occurence in the political history of that province. II. The minutes of the Piankashaw Council, held at Post St. Vincents, April 15, 1784. III. An account of the Indian nations inhabiting within the limits of the thirteen original United States, their manners and customs, and reflections on their origin. IV. The stages and distances between Philadelphia and the falls of the Ohio; from Pittsburg to Pensacola and several other places.--The whole illustrated by a new and accurate map of Kentucke, and the country adjoining, drawn from actual surveys. / By John Filson. Filson, John, 1753?-1788., Boone, Daniel, 1734-1820. Adventures of Col. Daniel Boon., Pursell, Henry D., engraver. Wilmington [Del.],: Printed by James Adams,, 1784. |
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Indian captivities
Public lands -- United States
Kentucky -- Description and travel.
Captivity narratives.
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