Forty Years' Residence in America: or the Doctrine of a Particular
Thorburn, Grant. Seedsman, New York
From Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints, ABAA, Garrison, NY, U.S.A.
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AbeBooks Seller since 17 September 1998
From Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints, ABAA, Garrison, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 17 September 1998
About this Item
The author emigrated to New York a penniless fellow from Scotland in 1794, and became the 1st important seed & plant seller in Brooklyn. He was a friend of Thomas Paine, (a correspondence with Paine is in the book), the life of Thomas Muir, journey to Massachusetts & Rhode Island in 1829, yellow fever plagues, advice to gardeners wanting to emigrate to the US. 8vo, 264pp, orig. green pebbled cloth, black & gilt title label, a bit dusty. Nick at spine head scattered foxing o/w very nice copy. Howes T225; Sabin 95610; OCLC: 2867219. Seller Inventory # 9093
Bibliographic Details
Title: Forty Years' Residence in America: or the ...
Publisher: Russell, Odiorne & Metcalf, Boston
Publication Date: 1834
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Otherwise very good condition
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