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ROGERS, Robert, Major (1731-1795). Journals of Major Robert Rogers: Containing An account of the several excursions he made...upon the Continent of North America, during the late war. London: Printed for the Author, and sold by J. Millan, 1765.
First edition. A classic account of frontier warfare during the French and Indian War, vividly recounted by the charismatic Rogers, who served Great Britain in North America at the young age of 34, and gained fame as commander of "Rogers' Rangers." The journal begins on 24 September 1755 with an account of a scouting expedition on Lake George and ends on 14 February 1761 after Rogers received the surrender of the French at Detroit.
8vo. Half-title and 2 leaves advertisements at end. Contemporary speckled calf, spine gilt, gilt-lettered morocco spine label (spine dry, label and head of spine chipped); slipcase. Field 1315; Graff 3555; Howes R-419; Sabin 72725; Streeter sale II:1029; Vail Frontier 563.
First edition. A classic account of frontier warfare during the French and Indian War, vividly recounted by the charismatic Rogers, who served Great Britain in North America at the young age of 34, and gained fame as commander of "Rogers' Rangers." The journal begins on 24 September 1755 with an account of a scouting expedition on Lake George and ends on 14 February 1761 after Rogers received the surrender of the French at Detroit.
8vo. Half-title and 2 leaves advertisements at end. Contemporary speckled calf, spine gilt, gilt-lettered morocco spine label (spine dry, label and head of spine chipped); slipcase. Field 1315; Graff 3555; Howes R-419; Sabin 72725; Streeter sale II:1029; Vail Frontier 563.