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Journal of an Exploring Tour Beyond the Rocky Mountains, Under the Direction of the A.B.C.F.M., Containing a Description of the Geography, Geology, Climate, Production of the Country, and the Numbers, Manners, and Customs of the Natives: With a Map of Oregon Territory. By Rev. Samuel Parker and printed in Ithaca, New York by Andrus, Woodruff, and Gauntlett. 1844, 4th Edition, 416 pp, 7.75 x 5.25 , 8vo, hardcover cloth binding. In fair condition, with rubbing and war to boards and spine, along with chipping to binding. Binding on spine appears to be partially glued back on. Hinges remain in good condition and text block remains bound well. Occasional marginalia. Includes a foldout frontispiece map of the Oregon Territory, with slight tears and wear to folds, along with one part taped. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce early edition of the travels of Samuel Parker (1779-1866), an American missionary to the Pacific Northwest who was the first Presbyterian missionary in the region. Seller Inventory # COLT1844CJKX-0523-aj0083
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