ROGERS, Robert, Maj. (1731-1795). Journals of Major Robert Rogers. London: Printed for the Author, and sold by J. Millan, 1765.
ROGERS, Robert, Maj. (1731-1795). Journals of Major Robert Rogers. London: Printed for the Author, and sold by J. Millan, 1765. 8 o (202 x 127 mm). Half-title and 2 leaves advertisements at end. Contemporary calf, spine gilt with gilt-lettered red morocco spine label (light rubbing to joints and edges). FIRST EDITION OF ONE OF THE BASIC SOURCE BOOKS FOR THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR. Major Robert 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.
ROGERS, Robert, Maj. (1731-1795). Journals of Major Robert Rogers. London: Printed for the Author, and sold by J. Millan, 1765.
ROGERS, Robert, Maj. (1731-1795). Journals of Major Robert Rogers. London: Printed for the Author, and sold by J. Millan, 1765. 8 o (202 x 127 mm). Half-title and 2 leaves advertisements at end. Contemporary calf, spine gilt with gilt-lettered red morocco spine label (light rubbing to joints and edges). FIRST EDITION OF ONE OF THE BASIC SOURCE BOOKS FOR THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR. Major Robert 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.
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