Travels in North-America, in the Years 1780, 1781, and 1782

Travels in North-America
Title page from Travels in North-America, volume one, George Wythe Collection, Wolf Law Library, College of William & Mary.
Author	François Jean, marquis de Chastellux
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Translator	G. Grieve or J. Kent
Published	London: Printed for G. G. J. and J. Robinson
Date	1787
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Language	English
Volumes	2 volume set
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Desc.	8vo. (22 cm.)
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by François Jean, marquis de Chastellux

[François Jean, marquis de Chastellux Francois Jean, Marquis de Chastellux] (c.1734-1788), served as one of the three major French generals sent with General Rochambeau to assist the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. Chastellux served during the war as the chief liaison between Rochambeau and George Washington.

Travels in North America is a compilation of Chastellux’s journal entries and reflections on his time spent in America. Although he spent these years officially as a military officer, the work primarily focuses on the political and social condition of the colonies and their prospective future as a nation. The travelogue was translated into English and printed in London in 1787.

Bookplate from front pastedown, volume.

Description of the Wolf Law Library's copy

Bound in contemporary half calf, ruled in gilt, over marbled boards. Spines ruled in gilt and blind in compartments, with burgundy and green morocco gilt lettering labels and with the previous owner's name in gilt at the foot. Edges sprinkled. Contains small ink stamp on title page and small armorial bookplate on front pastedowns. Purchased from J. Remington Books.

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