Cover title. Rare first edition of tract for Swedish emigrants to America. Contains extracts from the letters of Peter Cassel, who founded New Sweden, Jefferson County, Iowa in 1845. Begins with a general description of the United States by Carl August Gosselman, a Swedish naval officer, who crossed the Atlantic twice in the 1820s. Also demographic facts about New York and then excerpts from Cassel's letters. "Two quires sewn as issued. Light waterstain to inner margin of title-page and scattered leaves, light foxing on title, otherwise good, with signature of owner on foot of title page."--Dealer's catalog.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)297426409
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.