Memoirs and Adventures of Captain Matthew Phelps: Formerly of Harwington [Sic] in Connecticut, Now Resident in Newhaven in Vermont: Particularly in Tw

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Focusing on the adventurous life of Captain Matthew Phelps, this memoir recounts his voyages from Connecticut to the Mississippi River between 1773 and 1780. The narrative offers insights into the experiences of early American explorers and settlers during a transformative period in history. It is part of the Sabin Americana collection, which preserves significant works about the Americas from their discovery to the early 20th century, providing a rich context of societal, political, and cultural developments throughout the region.