New York: T.B. Sidebotham, 1879. Paperback. Reprinted from the New York Freeman's Journal, this pamphlet addresses the discovery of Mississippi River and an apparent attempt at a hoax set up by Pierre Margry, who was unable to adequately prove that Norman Robert Cavelier (La Salle) was the true discoverer of the river.

Bound in tan paper wrappers with black title to front cover. Chipping to edges of wrappers, with several large chips to rear wrapper. Browning to edges of wrappers and minor staining to rear wrapper. Previous owners stamp to front cover and top margins of first few pages. Clean interior otherwise. 24 pages. AMER/021919. Very Good.

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Price: $65.00