HEAD, Sir Francis. A Narrative. London, John Murray, 1839.
8vo. Original green and gilt cloth, gilt vignette and motto to upper board, gilt title to spine; pp. viii, 488, 38 (appendices), 8 (advertisements); slightly sunned on spine, else a very good copy.
First edition of Head’s account of his administration of Upper Canada during the period 1836-1838. The book details the origin and suppression of the Mackenzie rebellion, and is a vindication of the author's administration.
Sabin 31133.
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