The Emigrant’s Guide to the Western and Southwestern States and Territories: Comprising a Geographical and Statistical Description… Accompanied by a Map of the United States, including Louisiana, Projected and Engraved Expressly for this Work

First edition of this geographic guide for Western settlers, with an early description of Texas and a list of reasons for not settling there. With the rare hand-colored folding map entitled “The United States, including Louisiana” (measuring 23 by 19 inches), a second folding map of Lousiana bays, and several mileage tables, in original boards.