This is the Dublin edition of this work that was "printed from the last edition published in Philadelphia." The journal is an account of Morris Birkbeck's emigration to the United States and his experience traveling from Virginia to Illinois Territory. In the work, he writes about his intent to establish a wilderness sanctuary, which appealed to many middle-class Europeans, and went through multiple editions. The text includes a map covering the region from Virginia to the lower Great Lakes, including the new state of Indiana as well as Illinois and Northwest Territories. It depicts Birkbeck's journey from the Northern Neck of Virginia to Washington DC, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, and finally Princeton, Indiana. Of cartographic interest, it shows Illinois approximately 50 miles too far to the west of Lake Michigan, with Indiana completely surrounding the southern part of the lake. Also shows the river system and numerous forts, towns and villages. In addition to the 158-page Notes on a Journey in America..., this edition includes a 112-page Letters from Illinois. Printed for Thomas Larkin. Rebacked with full contemporary leather covers.

References: Howes #B-468.

Condition: B+

The folding map, issued on 1816 watermarked paper, has some offsetting and a short binding tear in the right blank margin that has been closed on verso with archival tape. Text is clean and bright with an occasional spot of foxing. Covers have minor wear.