The memoirs of Lieut. Henry Timberlake : (who accompanied the three Cherokee Indians to England in the year 1762) containing whatever he observed remarkable, or worthy of public notice, during his travels to and from that nation ; wherein the country, government, genius, and customs of the inhabitants, are authentically described. Also the principal occurences during their residence in London. Illustrated with an accurate map of their Over-hill settlement, and a curious secret journal, taken by the Indians out of the pocket of a Frenchman they had killed.
| Author/creator | Timberlake, Henry |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | London : Printed for the author ; and sold b J. Ridley, in St. James's-Street ; W. Nicoll, in St. Paul's Church-Yard ; and C. Henderson, at the Royal-Exchange, 1765. |
| Description | viii, 160 pages, 1 unnumbered pages of plates : folded map ; 21 cm |
| Subjects |
| Other author/creator | Ridley, John, -1782, bookseller. |
| Other author/creator | Nicoll, W. (William), active 1761-1792, bookseller. |
| Other author/creator | Henderson, Christopher, bookseller. |
| Other author/creator | Roy, R. Gordon, autographer. |
| Local note | Joyner Rare Vault copy autographed on title page "R. Gordon Roy." The folded map, lacking, is replaced by a photocopy. In modern clamshell box with spine label: "Memoirs of Timberlake." |
| General note | With half title. |
| General note | Date in roman numerals. |
| General note | Folded map has title: A draught of the Cherokee Country, on the west side of the Twenty four mountains, commonly called Over the Hills, taken by Henry Timberlake, when he was in that Country, in March 1762. |
| General note | Table bound at the end of the volume: A curious secret journal taken by Indians out of the pocket of a French officer they had kill'd. |
| General note | Signatures: [A]⁴ B-X⁴. |
| General note | Decorative woodcut initials, head- and tail-pieces. |
| References | ESTC T138032 |
| References | Howes, W.U.S.iana, T271 |
| References | Sabin, no. 95836 |
| Acquisitions source | Joyner Rare Vault copy purchased from Jim Crotts, 5/27/2023 |
| Genre/form | Early works. |
| Genre/form | History. |
| LCCN | 07009859 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Rare Vault | E99.C5 T62 1765 | ✔ Available | Request Material |