Our Western Empire, or, The New West beyond the Mississippi containing the fullest and most complete description, from official and other authentic sources, of the geography, geology and natural history (with abundant incidents and adventures), the climate, soil, agriculture, the mineral and mining products, the crops, and herds and flocks, the social condition, educational and religious progress, and future prospects of the whole region lying between the Mississippi and the Pacific Ocean : to which is added the various routes, and prices of passage and transportation for emigrants thither, the laws, regulations and provisions for obtaining lands from the national or state governments or railroads, counsel as to locations and procuring land

Bookseller

Robert Harper Books LLC (US)

Bookseller's Inventory #

114274

Title

Our Western Empire, or, The New West beyond the Mississippi containing the fullest and most complete description, from official and other authentic sources, of the geography, geology and natural history (with abundant incidents and adventures), the climate, soil, agriculture, the mineral and mining products, the crops, and herds and flocks, the social condition, educational and religious progress, and future prospects of the whole region lying between the Mississippi and the Pacific Ocean : to which is added the various routes, and prices of passage and transportation for emigrants thither, the laws, regulations and provisions for obtaining lands from the national or state governments or railroads, counsel as to locations and procuring land

Author

L.P. Brockett

Format/Binding

Leather

Book Condition

Used - Acceptable

Quantity Available

1

Binding

Hardcover

Publisher

Bradley, Garretson & Co

Date Published

1882

Weight

0.00 lbs

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