"[2 Volumes] An Account of the European Settlements in America...", Bowen, Emanuel

This is the third edition of Edmund Burke's two-volume history, printed for R. and J. Dodsley in London. Divided into six parts, the book examines America's history of discovery, the manners and customs of its native inhabitants, and the settlements of the Spanish, Portuguese, French, Dutch, Danish, and English. Published during the French & Indian War, the preface frames the work stating that "The affairs of America have lately engaged a great deal of the public attention. Before the present war there were but a very few who made the history of that quarter of the world any part of their study." The book feature two folding maps including An Accurate Map of North America, Drawn from the Best Modern Maps and Charts... and An Accurate Map of South America... (both 8.0 x 6.0"). The map of North America extends to include all of the Caribbean Islands. New France and Louisiana occupy the Midwest; western Canada is labeled 'Parts Undiscovered'. Santa Fe and several Indian tribes are located in the Southwest. The Northwest Passage is hinted with an unclosed "Supposed Str. Of Annian." The Colorado River is named and correctly flows into the Sea of Cortez. In Texas is Senis Tekas. 632 total pages (Volume 1 - 324 pages, Volume 2 - 308 pages). Hardbound in full contemporary leather with title labels on spine.

References: Sabin #9282.

Condition: B+

Contents are mostly clean and tight with occasional foxing. A former owner's bookplate is on the front pastedown of both volumes. The front cover of volume 1 is detached, and the front hinge is starting on volume 2. Covers have average wear with bumped corners.