Travels and Adventures in Canada and the Indian Territories, Between the Years 1760 and 1776. In Two Parts

8vo (8x5), period full tree calf, spine tooled in gilt, morocco label, new front endpapers, vi, [2], 330 pp., plus errata leaf. Lacking engraved frontispiece, which is common for this work. Light cracks to spine area and mild scuffs to leather, foxing and some darkening to contents, occasional dampstaining; else very good. Alexander Henry (1739-1824) was a fur trader and merchant, and probably born in New Brunswick, New Jersey.In 1760 he was transporting merchandise in Canada to help the British in their attack on Montreal during the French and Indian War. He was captured by the Indians for a short period, but continued as a trader for many years. Despite the fact that his work included a number of inaccuracies (the book was written many years after the events happened), it remains a valuable account of the fur trade. American National Biography. Sabin 31383. Streeter 3661. Howes H420. Field 686.