Christopher Gist's Journals With Historical, Geographical And Ethnological Notes And Biographies Of His Contemporaries

By Claudia Benthien

Book Overview

Christopher Gist's Journals is a comprehensive book that presents the journals of Christopher Gist, an 18th-century explorer and surveyor who played a significant role in the early history of America. The book includes historical, geographical, and ethnological notes that provide context and insight into the time period and the people Gist encountered on his journeys. Additionally, the book features biographies of Gist's contemporaries, giving readers a deeper understanding of the social and political landscape of the era. Written by William M. Darlington, a renowned historian and collector of Americana, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of America's early exploration and settlement.Contains Gist's account of his surveys for the Ohio Company, 1750This 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: 1162983361
• ISBN13: 9781162983363
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"