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ROGERS, Robert, Major. (1731-1795). Journals of Major Robert Rogers: Containing Ann 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.
8vo (8 x 5 in.). Half-title and 1 (of 2) leaves advertisements at end. Contemporary speckled calf, spine gilt, gilt-lettered red morocco spine label (Covers detached, scattered foxing).
FIRST EDITION. A classic account of frontier warfare during the French and Indian War, vividly recounted by the carismatic Rogers. Rogers 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. Field 1315; Graff 3555; Howes R-419; Sabin 72725; Streeter sale II:1029; Vail Frontier 563.
8vo (8 x 5 in.). Half-title and 1 (of 2) leaves advertisements at end. Contemporary speckled calf, spine gilt, gilt-lettered red morocco spine label (Covers detached, scattered foxing).
FIRST EDITION. A classic account of frontier warfare during the French and Indian War, vividly recounted by the carismatic Rogers. Rogers 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. Field 1315; Graff 3555; Howes R-419; Sabin 72725; Streeter sale II:1029; Vail Frontier 563.