[SOUTHWEST] MARCY, RANDOLPH B. Exploration of the Red River of Louisiana, in the Year 1852. Washington: Nicholson, 1854. First edition, House issue. Two volumes (text and maps). Original cloth. 8 3/4 x 5 1/2 inches (22.5 x 14 cm); 65 lithographed plates and views, two large folding maps in original gilt stamped binding. Some spotting to plates and toned leaves, the larger folding map with punctures at fold intersections and light creasing, well preserved overall, some fading and stains to cloth of text volume. "Contains authentic information regarding the peculiar customs of the Indians of the southern plains. Their mode of warfare, their invariable violation of the chastity of female prisoners, and the condition of their dwellings and villages, are particularly described" (Sabin). The two maps are Map of the Country between the Frontiers of Arkansas and New Mexico embracing the section explored in 1849, showing Marcy's route from Fort Smith to Santa Fe in 1849 and his return east in 1851, and Map of the Country upon Upper Red River explored in 1852, which shows a large portion of Texas. Graff 2675; Howes M276; Sabin 44512; Wagner-Camp 226:1; Wheat 791. C Estate of Arnold 'Jake' Johnson
[SOUTHWEST] MARCY, RANDOLPH B. Exploration of the Red River of Louisiana, in the Year 1852. Washington: Nicholson, 1854. First edition, House issue. Two volumes (text and maps). Original cloth. 8 3/4 x 5 1/2 inches (22.5 x 14 cm); 65 lithographed plates and views, two large folding maps in original gilt stamped binding. Some spotting to plates and toned leaves, the larger folding map with punctures at fold intersections and light creasing, well preserved overall, some fading and stains to cloth of text volume. "Contains authentic information regarding the peculiar customs of the Indians of the southern plains. Their mode of warfare, their invariable violation of the chastity of female prisoners, and the condition of their dwellings and villages, are particularly described" (Sabin). The two maps are Map of the Country between the Frontiers of Arkansas and New Mexico embracing the section explored in 1849, showing Marcy's route from Fort Smith to Santa Fe in 1849 and his return east in 1851, and Map of the Country upon Upper Red River explored in 1852, which shows a large portion of Texas. Graff 2675; Howes M276; Sabin 44512; Wagner-Camp 226:1; Wheat 791. C Estate of Arnold 'Jake' Johnson
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