Journal And Letters Of Col. John May, Of Boston: Relative To Two Journeys To The Ohio Country In 1788-89

by William McCullough Darlington, Richard Sullivan Edes, John May

Book Overview

The book ""Journal And Letters Of Col. John May, Of Boston: Relative To Two Journeys To The Ohio Country In 1788-89"" is a collection of personal writings by Col. John May, an American military officer from Boston. The book documents May's two journeys to the Ohio Country in 1788 and 1789. The Ohio Country was an area in the Midwest that was still largely unexplored and unsettled at the time.May's journal and letters provide a detailed account of his travels, including descriptions of the people he met, the places he visited, and the challenges he faced. He writes about the difficulties of traveling through rough terrain and dealing with harsh weather conditions. He also describes the Native American tribes he encountered and their way of life.In addition to his personal observations, May's writings also offer insight into the political and economic climate of the time. He discusses the tensions between the United States and Great Britain, as well as the ongoing debate over the expansion of the country's western territories.Overall, ""Journal And Letters Of Col. John May, Of Boston"" is a valuable historical document that provides a firsthand account of life in the Ohio Country during the late 18th century. It offers a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities of westward expansion, as well as the complex relationships between different groups of people during this time period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116359346X
• ISBN13: 9781163593462
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 162 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"