Narrative of a Journey Across the Rocky Mountains to the Columbia River, and a Visit to the Sandwich Islands, Chili, & c. with a Scientific Appendix

Object/Artifact

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Kentucky State Parks

Name/Title

Narrative of a Journey Across the Rocky Mountains to the Columbia River, and a Visit to the Sandwich Islands, Chili, & c. with a Scientific Appendix

Entry/Object ID

JJA.1938.585

Description

This book titled, Narrative of a Journey Across the Rocky Mountains to the Columbia River, and a Visit to the Sandwich Islands, Chili, & c. with a Scientific Appendix, was written by John K. Townsend, a good friend of John James Audubon. The publication has green covers with an embossed vine pattern. Spine covering is missing. It was published in Philadelphia by Henry Perkins, 134 Chestnut Street. The first page has a penciled inscription from Townsend to Audubon.

Collection

L. S. Tyler Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Townsend, John K.

Role

Writer

Date made

1839

Lexicon

Search Terms

Book Arts, Books

Dimensions

Height

9-1/2 in

Width

6 in

Depth

7/8 in

Material

Paper, Leather