Journey from Pennsylvania to Onondaga * Imprint Soc * Barre * Ltd/Slipcase * VG

Description: A Journey from Pennsylvania to Onondaga in 1743John Bartram * Lewis Evans * Conrad WeiserNathan Goldstein, Illustrator In July of 1743, Conrad Weiser, Pennsylvania’s interpreter and diplomat for Native American nations, invited John Bartram and land surveyor Lewis Evans to accompany him to the Iroquois capital of Onondaga. Weiser’s journey was in response to a conflict that had arisen the previous December, when a group of approximately three dozen Iroquois marched through Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley to attack their rivals, the Catawbas. As winter approached, the party went scavenging for food, shooting at a number of deer and killing at least one pig. A fact likely unbeknownst to them, however, was that these animals were the free-ranging private property of nearby white settlers. Tensions between the groups flared, and a skirmish erupted, which resulted in casualties on both sides. Who provoked the first shots remains debated. Weiser’s July expedition was on behalf of Virginia’s governor to officially restore peace between the two sovereignties. For Bartram, the opportunity to travel to Onondaga was exciting. Not only did the journey provide him with the chance to collect new assortments of plants for personal and commercial purposes, but according to a letter he sent a week before his departure, it served to “afford us A fine opportunity of many Curious observations,” likely also referring to the region’s picturesque landscapes and sparsely documented Iroquois. (from www.bartramsgarden.org) Includes 'Observations' by John Bartram, 'Extract from the Journal of Lewis Evans', 'Report of a Journey to Onondaga' by Conrad Weiser. Intro. by Whitfield J. Bell, Jr., black and white illustrations by Nathan Goldstein, tipped-in fold-out map of the journey, original title page from the 1751 'Observations' by Mr. John Bartram' printed for J. Whiston & B. White, London, limitation page (1,950 copies printed, signed by Goldstein). 8.25 x 5 inches, Barre, MA: Imprint Society (press of David Godine), 1973. Hardcover quarter bound with marbled paper and leather with gilt titling stamped on spine. Tissue book cover. Slipcase covered in marbled paper with tipped-on title pieces on front and spine. Condition: Very Good. The book is solid, clean and fresh with no names or marks. The tissue wrap is aged and darkened on the spine and has some chips and tears. The slipcase is worn around the top and bottom spine areas as well as a section of abraded paper seen on the front (see photo). The images above are of the actual book...not stock photos. * * * * * * *Find many more interesting books by visiting my Store, then.... * If you purchase multiple items there is reduced combined shipping. Saving money is good!* I am a retired bookseller in search of good homes for old stock as well as my varied personal collections.* Shipping your book to you is of high importance to me. See my reviews. * * * * * * *Feedback is important for both buyers and sellers. I'd greatly appreciate your feedback if you are pleased with your purchase!

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