1835. · Philadelphia
by [Crockett, Davy]
Philadelphia: E.L. Carey and A. Hart, 1835.. 234pp. plus 34pp. "Catalogue of a Valuable and Useful Collection of Books in the Various Departments of Science...for sale by E.L. Carey & A. Hart...." Engraved frontispiece portrait. Contemporary pink muslin over boards, printed paper label. Noticeable rubbing to label, moderate wear and scuffing to boards. Light to moderate foxing throughout. Withal, a very good copy. In a brown half leather and cloth slipcase, spine gilt. A scarce account of the East Coast travels of the famed pioneer. Howes notes that authorship of this work has been ascribed to Crockett's friend, Augustin S. Clayton. Crockett left Washington in April 1834, travelled through Philadelphia, New York, Newport, Boston, Lowell, and back to Washington. He offers many comments on Andrew Jackson and his administration, politics of the day, and the industrialization of New England (including a table on Lowell's manufacturing output). HOWES C896. SABIN 17565.
(Inventory #: WRCAM56620)