Item #61254 Narrative of an Expedition through the Upper Mississippi to Itasca Lake, the Actual Source of the River; Embracing an Exploratory Trip through the St. Croix and Burntwood (or Brule) Rivers; in 1832. Henry R. Schoolcraft.
Narrative of an Expedition through the Upper Mississippi to Itasca Lake, the Actual Source of the River; Embracing an Exploratory Trip through the St. Croix and Burntwood (or Brule) Rivers; in 1832
Narrative of an Expedition through the Upper Mississippi to Itasca Lake, the Actual Source of the River; Embracing an Exploratory Trip through the St. Croix and Burntwood (or Brule) Rivers; in 1832

Narrative of an Expedition through the Upper Mississippi to Itasca Lake, the Actual Source of the River; Embracing an Exploratory Trip through the St. Croix and Burntwood (or Brule) Rivers; in 1832

New York: Harper & Brothers, 1834. First edition. 8vo. 307, (1, errata) pp. Two folding maps and three plans, tables. Howes S-187: "On this trip was discovered what later proved to be the real source of the Mississippi." Sabin 77863. Graff 3698. Wagner-Camp 50a:1. Field 1367: "Most of this narrative is occupied with interesting incidents of Indian life and character, extracts from manuscript journals of the fur-traders, and traditions of the aborigines." Rather persistent light foxing throughout. Original brown cloth (partly faded, rubbed), leather spine label. (#8212). Item #61254

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