Darby, William: A TOUR FROM THE CITY OF NEW-YORK, TO DETROIT, IN THE MICHIGAN TERRITORY.... New York. 1819. 228, lix, [9], lxi-lxiii pp. plus three folding maps (including frontispiece map, which is partially colored). 8vo. Modern 1/4 speckled calf, title in gilt. Map frontis and several sections of leaves with light and faded marginal water-stains, title moderately toned, else mild age-tone, one map with marginal chip and repairs to verso, marginal repair to verso of other map (Environs of Detroit, toned), Very Good. ****************************************** Darby was an expert surveyor and geographer. He gives an accurate and detailed description of the path he travelled across New York, southern Ontario, Ohio, and Michigan, and offers one of the first systematic American views of Michigan Territory. Howes notes that only one map is found in some copies. All three maps are present herein, showing the straits of Niagara, the environs of Detroit, and the Northeast as far west as Detroit. GREENLY, MICHIGAN 55. HOWES D66, "aa." SABIN 18533. STREETER SALE 841. TPL 1136.