A geographical, commercial, and philosophical view of the present situation of the United States of America : comprehending a description of the United States ... : To which is prefixed, a general account of the discovery of America, by Columbus; general description of the whole continent of America, and the numerous tribes of American Indians, their manners, customs, &c. &c. : And to which is added, a view of the present state of the Spanish, French, English and Dutch possessions in America and the West-India islands. : Also, an appendix, containing various interesting and valuable papers and instructions relative to cultivating tobacco, rice, maize, sugar, maple tree. &c. : In four volumes. Illustrated with numerous large maps, charts, and plates. : Volume the first[-IVth]. /