Janson, Charles William

The Stranger in America: Observations Made during a long Residence in that Country, on the Genius, Manners and Customs of the People of the United States; with Biographical Particulars of Public Characters; Hints and Facts Relative to the Arts, Sciences, Commerce, Agriculture, Manufactures, Emigration, and the Slave Trade

London: Printed for James Cundee, 1807. First edition. 4to: xxii, 500 p. 9 tinted plates + plan of Philadelphia. Lacks the 6 page catalogue at end. Full tree calf lightly rubbed, professionally rebacked with full original spine laid down, offsetting from plates, otherwise clean and fresh. Very good or better condition. Howes J58; Sabin 35770. A dyspeptic review of an Englishman's unsuccessful time in America. Item #023095

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