Journals of ... Containing an Account of the several Excursions he made under the Generals who commanded upon the Continent of North America, during the late War. London: Printed for the Author, and sold by J. Millan, 1765



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8vo (8 1/8 x 5 in.; 205 x 130 mm). Lacking half-title and one leaf of advertisements or blank at the end, stain along bottom margin of Dd2v–Dd3r. Later half calf over marbled boards, plain endpapers, the spine in six compartments gilt (one reserved for lettering piece), edges stained red; upper hinge starting.
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First edition of a key source about the French and Indian War. Serving in North America, Rogers gained fame as the commander of "Roger's Rangers." The account demonstrates Rogers's knowledge of the western country; it includes detailed descriptions of geography, Indian tribes encountered, etc. The journal commences on 24 September 1755 with an account of a scouting expedition on Lake George and concludes 14 February 1761 when the French surrendered to Rogers at Detroit.