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Lot 335

[NATIVE AMERICANS]. [RHODES, John, subject]. The Surprising...

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[NATIVE AMERICANS]. [RHODES, John, subject]. The Surprising Adventures and Sufferings of John Rhodes ? a Seaman of Workington. Containing An account of his captivity and cruel treatment during eight years with the Indians? New York: R. Cotton, G. Forman, 1798. 12mo. 250 pp. Contemporary full calf, red gilt morocco lettering label on spine, spine stamped in gilt (front board nearly detached, binding worn, soiled, scuffed, text toned, soiled, foxed, one leaf with repair). Fair. FIRST EDITION OF THIS CAPTIVITY NARRATIVE, MOST LIKELY FICTITIOUS. Despite this being (probably) fake, there are some interesting details about the natives of Central America. Measurements: 5 x 3 x 1?.