"Esquisse du Muskinghum [on sheet with] Esquisse du Sioto [and] Esquisse de la Riviere du Grand Castor", Crevecoeur, Michel Guillaume De

Interesting map from French edition of Crevecoeur's important early collection of essays (Letters from an American Farmer). The sheet contains three separate maps showing the Indian villages in the region of the Ohio River. Crevecoeur was a French-born surveyor who settled in New York, where he produced this classic collection of twelve essays that reflected on the nature of American life, particularly its customs and manners. His description of bountiful American lands spurred many French people to immigrate to America. Beautifully engraved by P.F. Tardieu. At upper left above neatline is "Tome IIIme. Page 419."

References: Howes C883.

Condition: B

Folding as issued. Terrific, dark impression on thick paper with full margins. Some light and diffuse foxing areas, otherwise very good.