Geographical, historical, political, philosophical and mechanical essays : The first, containing an analysis of a general map of the middle British colonies in America; and of the country of confederate Indians: a description of the face of the country; the boundaries of the confederates; and the maritime and inland navigations of the several rivers and lakes contained therein. / By Lewis Evans.
| Author/creator |
Evans, Lewis, 1700?-1756 |
| Other author/creator | Evans, Lewis, 1700?-1756, illustrator. |
| Other author/creator | Turner, James, -1759, engraver. |
| Format | Book and Microform |
| Edition | The second edition. |
| Publication Info | Philadelphia : Printed by B. Franklin, and D. Hall. MDCCLV. And sold by J. and R. Dodsley, in Pall-Mall, London, [1755] |
| Description | iv, 32 pages, 1 unnumbered folded leaf of plates : 1 map ; 24 cm (folio) |
| Subject(s) |
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| Series | Early American imprints. First series ; no. 7413 Early American imprints. First series ; no. 7413. ^A478749 |
| General note | The map was drawn by Lewis Evans and engraved by James Turner. Cf. Stevens, H.N. Lewis Evans, his map of the middle British colonies in America, 2nd ed., London, 1920. The map is dedicated to Thomas Pownall, and bears the imprint: Published ... by Lewis Evans June 23. 1755 and sold by R. Dodsley, London & by the author in Philadelphia. |
| General note | "The map was reissued, with improvements, in Thomas Pownall's 'Topographical description,' printed in London, in 1776."--Evans. |
| References | Evans 7413 |
| References | Miller, C.W. Franklin, 606a |
| Reproduction note | Joyner- Microfiche. [New York : Readex Microprint, 1985] 11 x 15 cm. (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 7413). |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
| Joyner | NC Microfiche | MICROFICHE AM35E NO. 7413 | ✔ Available |