Book/Printed Material Travels in America performed in 1806, for the purpose of exploring the rivers Alleghany, Monongahela, Ohio, and Mississippi, and ascertaining the produce and condition of their banks and vicinity. Volume 1
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Travels in America TRAVELS IN AMERICA, PERFORMED IN 1806, For the Purpose of exploring the RIVERS ALLEGHANY, MONONGAHELA, OHIO, AND MISSISSIPPI, AND ASCERTAINING THE PRODUCE AND CONDITION OF THEIR BANKS AND VICINITY. BY THOMAS ASHE,…- Contributor: Ashe, Thomas
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Travels in America PREFACE. IT is universally acknowledged, that no description of writing comprehends so much amusement and entertainment as well written accounts of voyages and travels, especially in countries little known. If the voyages…- Contributor: Ashe, Thomas
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Travels in America IV country; and his researches, delivered in the familiar stile of letters, in which he carries the reader along with him, cannot fail to interest and inform the politician, the statesman, the…- Contributor: Ashe, Thomas
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Travels in America CONTENTS TO VOL. I. LETTER I. General character of the north-eastern States of America—of the middle States—the southern—Town of Pittsburg— Alleghany mountains— Lancaster — The Susquehanna— Harrisburg, Shippensburg, and Stratsburg — interesting…- Contributor: Ashe, Thomas
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Travels in America ii LETTER V. Morgantown—The Monongahela River—Cheat River and George's Creek—New Geneva, and Greensburg—Brownsville— William's-port—Elizabeth town—Mackee's port and Braddock's defeat— An Indian fortified camp described— An interesting object discovered near it—Ancient Indian barrows,…- Contributor: Ashe, Thomas
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Travels in America iii philosophers—Buffon's assertion correct, that both man and inferior animals degenerate in America. LETTER VIII. General view of the River Ohio, and its beauties—its advantage —its cource—its islands—its depth and navigation—its obstructions…- Contributor: Ashe, Thomas
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Travels in America iv Philadelphia—its punishment—Navigation from Charlestown to Wheeling—this port-town described—its origin— sketch of the inhabitants and their propensities—a Virginian horse-race—a boxing-match—A ball and supper— the sequel—a pathetic story. LETTER XII. A mail coach…- Contributor: Ashe, Thomas
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Travels in America TRAVELS IN AMERICA. LETTER I. General character of the north-eastern States of America:—of the middle States:—the southern. Town of Pittsburg. Alleghany mountains. Lancaster. The Susquehanna. Harrisburg. Shippensburg, and Strasburg. Interesting account of…- Contributor: Ashe, Thomas
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Travels in America 2 politics. At the same time, I hope to convince you that my supposed neglect has operated to the advantage of my correspondence. The American states through which I have passed, are…- Contributor: Ashe, Thomas
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Travels in America 3 Scotch, the warm-hearted Irish, the penurious Dutch, the proud German, the solemn Spaniard, the gaudy Italian, and the profligate French. What kind of character is hereafter to rise from an amalgamation…- Contributor: Ashe, Thomas
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Travels in America 4 delineation, and turn my thoughts to happier regions which afford contemplation without disgust; and where mankind, scattered in small associations, are not totally depraved or finally corrupt. Under such impressions, I…- Contributor: Ashe, Thomas
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Travels in America 5 rather more than 300 miles from Philadelphia: of which space, 150 miles are a continued succession of mountains, serving as a barrier against contending seas; and as a pregnant source of…- Contributor: Ashe, Thomas
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Travels in America 6 extraction: they manufacture excellent rifle-guns and other hardware. The town is large, clean, and well built; but in spite of these attractions, I quitted it the next morning by sun-rise. Dr.…- Contributor: Ashe, Thomas
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Travels in America 7 my course to Carlisle; which has a college, and the reputation of a place of learning. This may be so but, I have the misfortune to dispute it; for though indeed…- Contributor: Ashe, Thomas
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Travels in America 8 roads, and frightful precipices: I drove my horse before me most of the distance. On the evening of the third, about dusk, I arrived at the tavern where I meant to…- Contributor: Ashe, Thomas
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Travels in America 9 I was too much engrossed however with the distress round me, sensibly to feel my own. I stood in fact motionless, with my arms folded, and fell into a reverie; from…- Contributor: Ashe, Thomas
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Travels in America 10 served. In all this proceeding; in her conversation, actions, and manners; there was a merit which could not be the result of a common mind. Her person was tall and elegant:…- Contributor: Ashe, Thomas
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Travels in America 11 much so to the latter; for when I exclaimed, “By what accident has one so lovely in person, so improved in understanding, and so delicate in mind, become the inhabitant of…- Contributor: Ashe, Thomas
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Travels in America 12 him of most of his money. He took refuge in profligacy and drink; his wife died of a broken heart; his child is fading in unmerited misery; and he is left…- Contributor: Ashe, Thomas
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Travels in America 13 The town of Bedford is next to Strasburg, and consists of about two hundred well built houses. It is natural to inquire into the motives which could tempt men to settle…- Contributor: Ashe, Thomas
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Travels in America 14 precipices. If I attempted to advance, a sudden and rapid death was unavoidable; or if I remained where I was, wolves, panthers, and tiger-cats, were at hand to devour me. I…- Contributor: Ashe, Thomas
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Travels in America 15 place several hundred feet below me; while the summit of the hill had no mist, and the dew was not sensible. The moon shone, but capriciously: for though some places were…- Contributor: Ashe, Thomas
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Travels in America 16 out of the horizon: and having gradually attained an elevation of thirty degrees, suddenly burst; and descended to the earth in a shower of brilliant sparks, or glittering gems. This splendid…- Contributor: Ashe, Thomas
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Travels in America 17 These pious, these pleasing sensations, were soon forced to yield to others arising out of the objects and circumstances round me. The profound silence maintained during the luminous representation, was followed…- Contributor: Ashe, Thomas
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Travels in America 18 their faculties. This is particularly the case with the deer: at the hellish cry, the poor animal turns, stops, and trembles; his eyes fill; his flanks heave; his heart bursts; and…- Contributor: Ashe, Thomas
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Travels in America 19 millions of other little beings. Every tree, shrub, plant, and vegetable, harboured some thousands of inhabitants, endowed with the faculty of expressing their passions, wants, and appetites, in different tones and…- Contributor: Ashe, Thomas
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Travels in America 20 now withdrew, and left to Nature a silent solemn repose of one, half-hour. This I employed in reflections on the immensity and number of her works, and the presumption of man…- Contributor: Ashe, Thomas
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Travels in America 21 discovery and character of the productions of some of the finest regions on the globe. Such was not the disposition of St. Pierre: after passing many years in the laborious search…- Contributor: Ashe, Thomas
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Travels in America 22 LETTER II. Sun-rise in a deep valley. Breakfast at an inn. American forests generally free from underwood. The Author kills a large bear in the forest: its deliberate precaution on being…- Contributor: Ashe, Thomas
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Travels in America 23 several hours too oblique to penetrate the depths of the valley, and disperse the ocean of vapour which the preceding day had formed. It was interesting to observe with what reluctance…- Contributor: Ashe, Thomas
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Travels in America 24 thanksgiving, or oblation of praise, to the Author of life and light; and though it might have been but a burst of exultation for the return of morn, I preferred thinking…- Contributor: Ashe, Thomas
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Travels in America 25 could be more conformable to the place and to my appetite. During the, repast I conversed with my host on subjects which I supposed within the range of his information and…- Contributor: Ashe, Thomas
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Travels in America 26 tops of the trees; which thus prevent the sun from penetrating to the ground, and nourishing inferior articles of vegetation. In consequence of the above circumstance one can walk in them…- Contributor: Ashe, Thomas
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Travels in America 27 the shot, and the means he employed to correct its injury. He tried to climb the tree once more, but could not: the vital stream again rushed out; he fell to…- Contributor: Ashe, Thomas
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Travels in America 28 they could lead a life congenial to the climate, adequate to their few wants, and suitable to their propensities. Thus they lived, regardless of the wealth and beauty of the interior,…- Contributor: Ashe, Thomas
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Travels in America 29 yet these too were frustrated. Wave after wave followed the first inundation: each gaining new ground, and forcing this devoted people into the plains; where they were only permitted to live…- Contributor: Ashe, Thomas
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Travels in America 30 introduced among them by the whites, have nearly annihilated the whole race. From the Atlantic to the Mississippi, a distance of two thousand miles, ten thousand Indians (out of twenty millions)…- Contributor: Ashe, Thomas
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Travels in America 31 used according to the exigencies of the times. In peace it was the forum where their wise men and elders met to deliberate on the affairs of the nation; distribute impartial…- Contributor: Ashe, Thomas
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Travels in America 32 colonized another. Was this a means to improve a people and reclaim a country, and can its original inhabitants be condemned for not accepting even a gospel and laws offered them…- Contributor: Ashe, Thomas
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