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Title: An Account of Expeditions to the Sources of the Mississippi, and Through the Western parts of Louisiana, to the Sources of the Arkansaw, Kans, La Platte, and Pierre Juan Rivers; Performed by Order of the Government of the United States During the Years 1805, 1806, and 1807. And a Tour Through the Interior Parts of New Spain, When Conducted Through These Provinces, by Order of The Captain-General in the Year 1807. Author: Pike, Z[ebulon] M[ontgomery] Place: Philadelphia Publisher: C. & A. Conrad, et al Date: 1810 Description: (8), 105, [11], (107)-277, [5], 65, [1], 53, [1], 87 pp. 3 folding tables. Lacking the portrait frontispiece and all 6 maps. (8vo) 21.5x13 cm (8½x5¼"), old calf, spine gilt, rebacked with original spine leather laid down. First Edition. The report of the first United States government expedition to the Southwest, and one of the most important of all American travel narratives. Includes accounts of Pike's travels to explore the headwaters of the Arkansas and Red rivers, his earlier journey to explore the sources of the Mississippi River, and his visit to the Spanish settlements in New Mexico. Pike's narrative stands with those of Lewis and Clark as the most important of early books on western exploration and as a cornerstone of Western Americana. This copy unfortunately lacking all of the important maps. Howes P373; Wagner-Camp 9:1; Streeter Sale 3125; Graff 3290; Field 1217; Streeter Texas 1047C; Sabin 62936. Lot Amendments Condition: Spine leather chipped, some wear, bookplate partially removed; lacking maps and frontispiece; foxing; good. Item number: 261348