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CHRISTOPHER GIST?S JOURNALS IBD

KESSINGER PUBLISHING, LLC
06 / 2008
9781436806299
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Sinopsis

Christopher Gist?s Journals is a historical book that was first published in 1893. The book is a collection of Christopher Gist?s journals, which he wrote during his travels in the mid-18th century. Gist was an explorer and surveyor who traveled through the Ohio River Valley and the Appalachian Mountains, making important observations and discoveries along the way. The book includes Gist?s original journal entries, as well as historical, geographical, and ethnological notes that provide context and background information. The notes were added by the book?s editor, William M. Darlington, who also included biographies of Gist?s contemporaries. The book is divided into chapters that cover different parts of Gist?s travels, including his trips to the Ohio River Valley, the Allegheny Mountains, and the Cherokee Nation. The chapters are organized chronologically, so readers can follow Gist?s journey and see how his observations and experiences changed over time. Overall, Christopher Gist?s Journals is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the early exploration of America. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the United States, particularly the colonial period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world?s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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