THE OHIO GAZETTEER, OR TOPOGRAPHICAL DICTIONARY, DESCRIBING THE SEVERAL COUNTIES, TOWNS, VILLAGES, CANALS, ROADS, RIVERS, LAKES, SPRINGS, MINES, &c. IN THE STATE OF OHIO.Ninth edition, carefully revised and corrected

Kilbourn, John

Published by Published and sold by J. Kilbourn, Columbus, [Oh.], 1829

280pp. plus folding map (6½ x 6½ inches). Half title. 12mo. Contemporary tree calf, spine ruled in gilt, gilt morocco label. Modestly rubbed and shelfworn. Early ink ownership signature on front free endpaper. Light scattered foxing throughout, otherwise very good. The first Ohio guide and gazetteer issued in Ohio. Originally published in 1816, this ninth edition was issued in November, 1829 and is dedicated to the Marquis de Lafayette, who became the namesake of Fayette County, Ohio in 1810, and with whom the author spoke at length during Lafayette's Grand Tour of the United States in the mid-1820s. The preface is dated 1829 and Kilbourn's folding map dated 1828. The book contains information on the character and manners of the populace, religion, education, natural resources, climate, trade and manufacturing, government and provides an alphabetized list of cities, towns, villages, rivers, streams and other places of geographic importance, each with a brief description. A scarce edition of an important travel guide to early Ohio. HOWES K129. THOMSON 672. SABIN 37730. Seller Inventory # WRCAM62725

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Title: THE OHIO GAZETTEER, OR TOPOGRAPHICAL ...
Publisher: Published and sold by J. Kilbourn, Columbus, [Oh.]
Publication Date: 1829