Item 12: Views of American Scenery, 1828

Item — Box: 17, Folder: 6

Staff Only

Dates

Created: 1828

Disclaimer for Name and Subject Authorities

Some of the name and subject authority tags have been assigned by educated guessing and estimation of persons and subjects by region, age, profession, and familial relationships. They have been thoroughly researched by using primary and secondary sources available digitally, and named in each description, or in some cases linked directly to the person tag.

Access:

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Extent

1 items

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Type of Material:

Publication

Condition Note:

Poor, pages are very discolored, fragile and wearing on the edges. Front cover is coming off.

Measurements:

5 ⅜ in. x 8 ⅜ in.

Title:

Views of American Scenery

Description:

A publication with different views around the United States with sketches of scenes followed by a description. This booklet features scenery from the Northeast part of the United States. There is also a note included from 1954 correcting the name of the illustrator. The first landmark mentioned is the tomb of President Washington. The first president died in 1799, and his tomb is located in Mount Vernon, Virginia. Many scenic natural landmarks are noted in this publication. Wilkes-Barre’s Upper Falls of Solomon’s Creek are described as a quiet place to relax. The Lower Falls are also praised for their beauty. The author writes that the Wyoming Valley inspires poets, such as Thomas Campbell.

Annotations:

Front: Youth’s Tract Society Of Philadelphia. Sir, You are requested to attend a Stated Meeting of the Society on Tuesday evening next, 19th isnst. at 6 ½ o’clock, at the usual place. G. Crosby Recording Secretary. Philadelphia, Jan 18th 1836 Back: John Gill Jr.