Kendall, George Wilkins

Estimate

1,500 - 2,000 USD

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Description

Narrative of the Texan Santa Fé Expedition, Comprising a Description of A Tour Through Texas, and Across the Great Southwestern Prairies... New York: Harper and Brothers, 1844
paper, ink, cloth

2 volumes, 8vo (7 7/8 x 5 in.; 200 x 128 mm). 5 plates and 1 folding map. Original blind-stamped brown cloth, gilt spine title. Gilt a little rubbed and spine ends fraying; plates with mild foxing.

Literature

Dobie, p. 56; Graff 2304; Howes K75; Sabin 37360; Streeter 1515.

Catalogue Note

First edition of this classic of Western Americana. "..the best account of the Santa Fé Expedition, it is one of the best campaign narratives ever written." (Jenkins). Under the auspices of Texas politician Mirabeau Lamar, the party set out to open to open a trade route which might divert trade from the lucrative Santa Fe Trail, but were taken captive by the forces of Governor Armijo and marched to Mexico City. George Wilkins Kendall accompanied the expedition as a guest.