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Voyages and Travels of an Indian Interpreter and Trader
John Long
London, 1791
 
First Edition. Uncut and partially unopened in original paper covered boards, scattered rubbing/staining to covers and edges, professionally rebacked with original spine laid down, internally very clean and wide margined - preserved in cloth folder and morocco-backed cloth slipcase. A complete copy with list of subscribers, errata leaf, folding engraved map of Canada (with light offsetting), title page lightly spotted - overall a solid, Very Good copy and quite rare in original boards.
 
Starting in 1768, Britishman John Long spends nearly twenty years immersed amongst the Mohawk and other Native Tribes while engaged in the fur trade. An important and fascinating piece of early Americana. It shed light on Indian life and the critical fur trade. Think The Revenant only earlier and without a vicious grizzly mauling.