The historical writings of the late Orsamus H. Marshall relating to the early history of the West / with an introduction by William L. Stone.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Marshall, O. H. (Orsamus Holmes), 1813-1884.

Series:

Munsell's historical series ; no. 15.

Munsell's historical series ; no. 15

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

New France--Discovery and exploration.

New France.

Indians of North America--New York (State).

Indians of North America.

Discoveries in geography.

New York (State).

North America--New France.

Physical Description:

xxiv, 500 pages, [3] leaves of plates (1 folded) : maps, portrait ; 22 cm.

Place of Publication:

Albany, N.Y. : Joel Munsell's Sons, 82 State St., MDCCCLXXXVII. [1887]

Contents:

Contents.

Introduction.

A sketch of some of the Indian tribes which formerly dwelt on the borders of the Great Lakes.

Champlain's expedition against the Onondagas in 1615.

Champlain's expedition of 1615. Reply to Dr. Shea and Gen. Clark.

Champlain's astrolabe.

The building and voyage of the Griffon in 1679.

Narrative of the expedition of the Marquis de Nonville, against the Senecas in 1687.

The first visit of De La Salle to the Senecas, made in 1669.

De Céloron's expedition to the Ohio in 1749.

The Niagara frontier.

The New York charter, 1664 and 1674.

Early notices of the copper regions.

Index rerum.

Biographical notices of Mr. Marshall.

Notes:

Title page printed in red and black.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Cited in:

Howes, W. U.S.iana, 1650-1950 (1962 edition), M319

Other Format:

Online version: Marshall, O.H. (Orsamus Holmes), 1813-1884. Historical writings of the late Orsamus H. Marshall relating to the early history of the West.

OCLC:

3616272