The Expeditions of Zebulon M. Pike to Headwaters of the Mississippi River, Through Louisiana Territory, and in New Spain During the Years 1805-6-7 (Three Volumes)
New York: Francis P. Harper, 1895. 1st. First Edition Thus, Limited No. 1047 of 1150 copies. Large 8vo. cxiii, 356; vi, 357-855; 857-955 Index pp. Plates; maps (6 folding in rear pocket of Volume III). A new edition; now first reprinted in full from the original of 1810, with copious critical commentary, memoir of Pike, new map and other illustrations, and complete index. Dark green ribbed cloth with gilt lettering; deckled page edges; some pages uncut. Light wear to extremities; age toning to verso of three folding maps; a near fine set. Item #17977
The first report of a U.S. government expedition into the Southwest. First printed in 1810, "Scholars have preferred the 1895 edition for its annotations, clarity, and appended documents." - Rittenhouse 467. Coues said of Pike's narratives that their "effect was enormous; their results proved far-reaching; and some of these are still in evidence...[and] will endure...so long as any interested in the beginnings of our Great West finds a place in the hearts of the people."- Basic Texas Books 163. (Howes P373).
Price: $850.00