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AMERICA.

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ROBERT CLARKE & CO.,

CINCINNATI, OHIO.

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De Costa (B. F.) The Pre-Columbian Discovery of America by the Northmen. Illustrated by Translations from the Icelandic Sagas. Edited with Notes and a General Introduction. 8vo. cloth, pp. 118. Albany, 1868. 3 25

Leland (Chas. G.) Fusang, or the Discovery of America by Chinese Buddhist Priests in the Fifth Century. 12mo. cloth, pp. 241. New York, 1875. 1 75 10 Rafn (Charles C.) America Discovered in the Tenth Century. 8vo. paper, pp. 32. New York, 1838.

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Antiquitates Ameri

Edidit Societatas Regia Ante-uariorum Septentrionalium. Studio et Opera Caroli Christiani Rafn. Large 4to vellum, pp. 42-479 (6). Maps and fac-simile plates. Hafnia, Typis Officina Schultzianæ [1845]. A fine, large copy. 16.00 12 Rafn (Charles C.) Supplement to the Antiquitates Americanæ. With two maps, and six plates of the old Stone Tower at Newport, R. I. 8vo. paper, uncut, pp. 27. Copenhagen, 1841. 175

13 Rafn (Charles C.) Memoire sur la Decouverte de L'Amerique au Duxieme Seicle, pp. 52; and, Rapport des seances annuelles de 1838, et de 1839, du Societe Royale des Antiquaires du Nord. 8vo. paper, uncut. Copenhagen, 1843.

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14 Rafn (Charles C.) Memoire sur la Decouverte De L'Amerique au Dixieme Siecle. 8vo. paper, uncut, pp. 47. Paris, 1838. 75 15 Smith (Joshua T.) The Discovery of America by the Northmen in the Tenth

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35 Anderson (James). The Interest of Great
Britain with Regard to her American Colo-
nies, considered. To which is added an
Appendix, containing the Outlines of a Plan
for a General Pacification. 8vo. new half
calf, pp. 136+36. London, 1782.

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36 Andrews (John). History of the War
with America, France, Spain, and Holland,
commencing 1775, and ending 1793. Por-
traits, maps, and charts. 4 vols. 8vo. full
bound. London, 1785.

43 Barnum (H. L.) The Spy Unmasked; or, Memoirs of Enoch Crosby, alias Harvey Birch, the Hero of Mr. Cooper's Tale of the Neutral Ground. Being an Authentic Account of the Secret Services which he rendered during the Revolution. (Taken from his own lips in short-hand.) Original edition, 8vo. half mor. extra, gilt edges. Portrait and engravings. N. York, 1828. 12 00 44 Bartlett (John R.) A History of the Destruction of His Britannic Majesty's Schooner Gasper, in Narragansett Bay, June 10, 1772; accompanied by the correspondence connected therewith, the action of the General Assembly of Rhode Island thereon, etc. 8vo. sewed, uncut edges, pp. 140. Privately printed. Providence, 1861. 350 45 Bartlett (W. H.) The History of the United States of North America; from the Discovery of the Western World to the Present Day. Continued by B. B. Woodward. 3 vols. imp. 8vo. new half morocco, gilt edges. New York, n. d. 21 00

46 Bean (T. W.) Washington at Valley Forge One Hundred Years Ago; or, The Footprints of the Revolution, 1776-1876. With 6 maps. 8vo. cloth, pp. 63. Norristown, Pa., 1877.

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47 Beaujour (Le Chevalier Felix De). Sketch of the United States of North America, at the Commencement of the Nineteenth Cen

tury, from 1800 to 1810. Map. 8vo. With numerous tables. Calf, broken, pp. 363. London, 1814. 2.00

48 Another copy, new half calf, neat. 3 00 49 Benedict (Erastus C.) The Beginning of America. A Discourse before the New York Historical Society. 8vo. paper, uncut, pp. 61. New York, 1864.

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50 Benson (Egbert). Vindication of the Captors of Major Andre. 8vo. paper, uncut, pp. 84. New York, 1865.

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56 Blunt (Joseph). A Historical Sketch of the Formation of the Confederacy, particularly with reference to the Provincial Limits and the Jurisdiction of the General Government over the Indian Tribes and the Public Territory. 8vo. boards, uncut, pp. 116. New York, 1825. 2 25

57 Bonner (John). A Child's History of the United States. A new edition, revised and brought down to the Close of the Rebellion and the Inauguration of President Johnson. 3 vols. 16mo. cloth. New York. 3 75

58 Botta (Charles). History of the War of the Independence of the United States of America. Trans. by G. A. Otis. 2 vols. 8vo. sheep, pp. 458-414. New Haven, n. d. 3 25 59 Another edition. 2 vols. 8vo. boards, uncut. Boston, 1826. 4.00

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60 Another edition. 3 vols. 8vo. full bound. Philadelphia, 1820. 5 00 61 Boucher (Jonathan). A View of the Causes and Consequences of the American Revolution, in Thirteen Discourses, preached in America between the years 1763 and 1775. With an Historical Preface. Portrait. 8vo. boards, uncut, pp. 596. London, 1797. 3 00 62 Another copy. Poor binding. 63 Bradford (Alden). History of the Federal Government for Fifty Years, 1788-1839. 8vo. cloth, pp. 490. Boston, 1840. 250 America and her Re64 Bristed (John). sources; or, A View of the Commercial, Financial, Political, Moral, and Religious Character of the American People. 8vo. half bound, pp. 504. London, 1818. 1 75 65 Another edition. 8vo. half bound. New York, 1818. 1 75

66. Bromwell (William J.) History of Immigration to the United States, exhibiting the number, sex, age, occupation, etc. 8vo. cloth, pp. 225. New York, 1856. 1 25 67 Brooke (H.K.) Annals of the Revolution; or, A History of the Doans. 32mo. boards, pp. 82. Curious engravings. Philadelphia,

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68 [Buck (J. S.)] The Chronicles of the Land of Columbia, commonly called America, from the Landing of the Pilgrim Fathers to the Second Reign of Ulysses the I. A Period of Two Hundred and Fifty-two Years. In which is given a short Account of the Settlement of the Country, Wars, etc., in ancient form. By the Prophet James. 8vo. cloth, pp. 112. Milwaukee, Wis., 1876.

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54 Blanchard (Claude). The Journal of Claude Blanchard, Commissioner of the French Auxiliary Army, sent to the United States in the American Revolution, 1780-69 1783. Edited by William Duane. 4to. sewed, uncut, pp. 207. Albany, 1877. 2 00 55 Bloodgood (S. De Witt). The Sexagenary; or, Reminiscences of the American Revolution. Portraits. 8vo. cloth, pp. 234. Al- 70 Bunker Hill. The Story told in Letters bany, 1866. from the Battle-field, by British Officers en

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Buckingham (J. S.) America. Historical, Statistical, and Descriptive, 3 vols. Eastern and Western States, 3 vols. Slave States, 2 vols. Canada, 1 vol. Together, 9 vols. 8vo. cloth. London. 13 50

gaged. With an Introduction and Sketch of the Battle, by Samuel Adams Drake, Author of "Old Landmark of Boston," etc.. with illustration of the Battle, from an old engraving never before published in this country. 8vo. cloth. Boston, 1875. 1 00 71 Burgoyne (John). A Brief Examination of the Plan and Conduct of the Northern Expedition in America, in 1777; and of the Surrender of the Army under the Command of Lieutenant-General Burgoyne. 8vo. new half green calf, red title, gilt back and edges, pp. 52. London, 1779. 3 50 72 Burgoyne (John). A State of the Expedition from Canada, as laid before the House of Commons, by Lieutenant-General Burgoyne, and verified by Evidence, with a Collection of Authentic Documents. Map and Plans. 8vo. full bound, pp. 191+109. London, 1780. 5 00

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78 Another copy. New half morocco, gilt back and edges. A beautiful copy. 650 74 Another edition. 4to. half bound, pp. 140 +63. Maps. London, 1780. 9.00 75 Burgoyne (John). A Supplement to the State of the Expedition from Canada, containing General Burgoyne's Orders, specting the Principal Movements and Operations of the Army, to the Raising of the Siege of Ticonderoga. 4to. sewed, uncut edges, pp. 26. London, 1780. Reprinted, N. York, 1865. (Only 75 copies printed.) 2 25 76 Burgoyne (John). The Substance of General Burgoyne's Speeches upon Mr. Vyner's Motion, May 26, and upon Mr. Hartley's Motion, May 28, 1778. With an Appendix containing General Washington's Letter to General Burgoyne, etc. 8vo. paper, pp. 42 +(6). London, 1778.

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1 50 An Account of the European Settlements in America. 2 vols. 8vo. calf, neat. London, 1760. 3 00

78 Other editions. 2 vols. London, 1757, 1766, 1770, 1808.

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80 Calendar of Historical Manuscripts, relating to the War of the Revolution, in the Office of the Secretary of State, Albany, N. Y. 2 vols. royal 8vo. cloth, pp. 682-495. Albany, 1868. 8 50 81 Candid and Impartial Narrative (A) of the Transactions of the Fleet under the Command of Lord Howe, from the arrival of the Toulon Squadron on the Coast of America to the time of His Lordship's Departure for England. With Observations by an Officer then serving in the Fleet. Map. 8vo. new half green calf, red title, gilt back and edges, pp. 58. London [1779]. 3 50 82 Cary (H. C.) and Lea (J.) The Geography,

History, and Statistics of America and the West Indies, exhibiting a correct Account of the Discovery, Settlement, etc. Illustrated by maps, charts, and plates. 8vo. boards, uncut, pp. 477. London, 1823. 1 75 83 Carrey (Emile). Grandeur et Avenir des Etats-Unis. But de Cette Brochure, Qualites et Grandeur Nationale des Americains des Etats-Unis, etc. 8vo. paper, uncut edges, pp. 48. Paris, 1863.

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Carrington (H. B.) Battles of the American Revolution. Historical and Military Criticism and Topographical Illustration. Royal 8vo. cloth, pp. 800. N. Y., 1871. 6 00 85 Centennial Orations. Commemorative of the Opening Events of the American Revolution. With other proceedings. 18741875. Portrait of Joseph Warren. 8vo. cl. uncut edges, pp. 176. Boston, 1875. 2.00 86 Century (The) of Independence; Embracing a Collection of the most Important Documents and Statistics connected with the Political History of America. Also a Chronological Record of the Principal Events from its Discovery to the Present Time, with Biographical and Historical Notices. Illustrated. 12mo. cloth, pp. 546. Chicago, 1876.

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2.00 Chalmers (George). An Introduction to the History of the Revolt of the American Colonies; being a Comprehensive View of its Origin, derived from the State Papers of Great Britain. 2 vols. 8vo. cloth, pp. 414, 376. Boston, 1845. 4.00

Charleston. The Siege of Charleston by the British Fleet and Army, under the Command of Admiral Arbuthnot and Sir Henry Clinton, which terminated with the Surrender of that Place on the 12th of May, 1780. Portrait. 4to. cloth, pp. 224. Albany, 1867.

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89 Charters (The) of the following Provinces of North America, viz.: Virginia, Maryland, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts Bay, and Georgia. To which is prefixed a faithful Narrative of the Proceedings of the North American Colonies in consequence of the Late Stamp Act. Мар. Small 4to. half bound. London, 1766. Also, in the same volume, The Objections to the Taxation of our American Colonies by the Legislature of Great Britain, briefly considered. Small 4to. edges entirely uncut, pp. 20. London, 1765. 6 50 90 Clark (Thomas). Sketches of the Naval History of the United States, from the Commencement of the Revolutionary War to the Present Time. 12mo. boards, uncut. Philadelphia, 1813. 1 50

91 Cobbett (William). Porcupine's Works: Containing Various Writings and Selections, exhibiting a Faithful Picture of the United States of America; of their Govern

ments, Laws, Politics, and Resources; of the Characters of their Presidents, Governors, Legislators, etc., and of the Manners, Customs, Morals, Religion, and Vices of the People. Comprising also a Complete Series of Historical Documents and Remarks, from the end of the War in 1783 to the Election of the President in March, 1801. 12 vols. 12mo. cloth. London, 1801. 16 00 92 Coffin (C. C.) The Boys of '76. A History of the Battles of the Revolution. Illustrated. 8vo. cloth, pp. 398. New York,

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94 Collins (S. H.) The Emigrant's Guide to the United States of America. Map. 12mo. boards, pp. 184. Hull, 1829. 1.00 95 Considerations on the Measures Carrying On, with respect to the British Colonies in North America. 8vo. half morocco, pp. 73. New York, 1774. 2.00 96 Constitution (The) of the United States, with the Fifteen Amendments, the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and Washington's Farewell Address. 8vo. paper, pp. 60. Cincinnati, 1877.

25 97 Constitutions of the Sixteen States which compose the Confederated Republic of America, to which are prefixed the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, etc., and the Constitution of the United States, with all the Amendments. 18mo. sheep, pp. 300. Boston, 1797. 98 Contest (The) in America between Great Britain and France. Giving the Views and Designs of the French, the Interests of Great Britain, etc. By an Impartial Hand [Dr. Mitchell]. 12mo. calf, pp. 244. don, 1757.

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105 Cooper (Rev. Mr.) The History of North America, containing a Review of the Customs and Manners of the Original Inhabitants. Numerous plates. 16mo. boards, pp. 184. London, 1789. 1 25

106 Cooper (Thomas). Some Information respecting America. Map. 8vo. calf. London, 1794. 1 75 107 Correspondence relating to the North American Boundary. In continuation of the Correspondence presented to both Houses of Parliament in 1838. Folio, paper, pp. 167.

1 50 108 Coxe (Tench). A view of the United States of America, in a series of Papers written between the years 1787 and 1794. 8vo. sheep. Dublin, 1795.

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109 Another edition. 8vo. sheep. Philadelphia, 1794. 2.00

110 Coxe (William). Account of the Russian Discoveries between Asia and America. Maps and plates. 8vo. full bound, pp. 454. London, 1787.

3 25 111 Dana (E.) Description of the Principal Roads and Routes, by Land and Water, through the Territory of the United States. 12mo. half morocco, gilt top, uncut edges, pp. 108. Cincinnati, 1819. 3 50 112 Dawson (Henry B.) The Assault on Stony Point by General Anthony Wayne, July 16, 1779. With a Mep, Fac-similes, and Illustrative Notes. Imp. 8vo. boards, uncut, only, 250 printed. Morrisiana, N. Y., 1863.

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113 Another copy. Half morocco, extra gilt top, uncut edges.

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Dawson (Henry B.) Battles of the United States by Sea and Land, embracing those of the Revolutionary and Indian Wars, War of 1812, and Mexican War. Steel plates. 2 vols. 4to. half morocco, gilt edges. New York, 1858. 9 00

115 Davenport (Bishop). A History and New Gazetteer; or, Geographical Dictionary of North America and the West Indies. Illustrated. 8vo. sheep, pp. 592. New York, 1842. 2.00

116 Davies (Charles). An Address on the Centennial Aniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill. 8vo. paper, pp. 23. New York, 1875.

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