Trip To The West And Texas. Comprising A Journey Of Eight Thousand Miles, Through New York, Michigan, Illinois, Missouri, Louisiana And Texas, In The Autumn And Winter Of 1834 - 5. Interspersed With Anecdotes, Incidents And Observations

A. A. PARKER

Publication: Printed and published by White & Fisher, 1835, Concord, N H

First edition. 16mo. Original quarter calf and marbled boards, leather spine label with titles in gilt, 276 pp., frontispiece, preface, illustrated from one plate, appendix.

A travel narrative recounting Parker’s journey from New England to the western United States, including his observations of Texas. Parker, a well-educated New Englander, describes landscapes, people, and early settlements he encountered during his travels. His account offers a glimpse into the conditions and prospects of the frontier during the early 1830’s, highlighting the challenges of westward expansion, the economic potential of Texas, and the diverse cultures and environments that settlers encountered. The work also reflects Parker’s perspective on the social and political developments of the time, particularly in relation to the allure of Texas for American settlers. Through his detailed observations, Parker provides readers with a firsthand view of the West during a period of growing interest and migration to the region. Raines says "One of the earliest descriptions of Texas in English, by an observing and friendly traveler."

Light wear to the covers and extremities, front hinge starting, closed tear to frontispiece that has been reinforced with archival tape on the verso, else a very good copy. Housed in a quarter leather and cloth clamshell case with raised bands and titles stamped in gilt on the spine.