The First Description of Cincinnati and Other Ohio Settlements: The Travel Report of Johann Heckewelder (1792)

This hardcover edition is in excellent condition, showing minimal signs of wear. The binding is sturdy, and the pages are clean and well-preserved. There is no dust jacket, but the cover remains vibrant with clear, gold lettering. No inscriptions or library markings are present, making it an ideal copy for collectors.

"The First Description of Cincinnati and Other Ohio Settlements: The Travel Report of Johann Heckewelder (1792)" offers an insightful historical perspective on early Ohio settlements. Authored by Johann Heckewelder, this work was first published in 1797 as part of a geographical series in Halle, Germany. This edition, published in 1988 by University Press of America, provides a translation of Heckewelder's travel report, enriched with an introduction by H.A. Rattermann and edited by Don Heinrich Tolzmann. The book captures the essence of 18th-century exploration and settlement in the Ohio River Valley, making it a valuable resource for historians and enthusiasts of early American history. Bound in hardcover, the book is in excellent condition, with no dust jacket included. This edition is particularly significant for its detailed account of Cincinnati and surrounding areas, offering readers a rare glimpse into the past through Heckewelder's observations.