xii, 434, [6] pp. With 1 engraved plate. 21.3x12.5 cm (8½x5"), period tree calf, spine ruled in gilt, morocco lettering piece.

Interesting early American gathering of articles on science and medicine. The articles of interest include: Mackenzie's Discoveries in American Geography, pp 289-290. Spanish American Maps, p 290. Maps of Massachusetts and Maine (by Osgood Carleton), pp 290-291. Native Gold in North Carolina, p 307. An Account of Louisiana, pp 390-402. Louisiana by Dr. Mitchill, pp 406-409. Information concerning Louisiana --- collected by Major H.M. Pike, pp 409-411. Further information concerning Upper Louisiana, pp 411-414. Extension of the Empire of the United States, pp 421-423. In several of the articles the United States is referred to as Fredonia and the citizens as Fredish.

Provenance: Country Lane Books, 10/99