The Book Shed

very light wear to the book; no jacket. A scholarly edition with footnotes of an interesting early 19th century book about which much is still unknown. Map endpapers. First printing, no others noted. Editor Louis Tucker prepared the text of the journal for publication (in 1968) and established the account's authorship as belonging to Johnston Verplanck (1789-1829), scion of an eminent Dutch lineage and one of the founders of the New York American, an early 19th century publication. The work is a satirical travel narrative in the New York Knickerbocker style. Most items ship with free delivery confirmation, electronic tracking and jacket protectors (generally over $10.00) if applicable. Clean recycled packing material will be used when possible.