Reports of explorations and surveys : to ascertain the most practicable and economical route for a railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean, made under the direction of the Secretary of War, in 1853-6. Vol. 7
1857, First Edition. Washington, D.C. : A.O.P. Nicholson. Good copy in half calf over marble boards, with title-blocked spine. Boards lightly scuffed, and somewhat worn along the edges. Spine rubbed, with joints showing minor tears. Light foxing to prelims and text leaves facing plates; small dark stain to the lower margin of Meteorology Plate IX through Appendices p. 23, with text unaffected. Text block remains otherwise tight, bright and clean, with crisp folded matter. A well-preserved volume overall. Item #465314
Physical description; 1 volume, variously paginated. Contents; Introduction. Part 1. General report, No. 1. Route in California to connect with those near the 35th and 32d parallels, No. 2. Route between the Rio Grande and Pimas villages. Part 2. Geological report. Part 3. Botanical report. Appendices. Subjects; Pacific railroads. Explorations and surveys. West (U.S.) California. Rio Grande. Pimas villages. Description and travel. Discovery and exploration. 19th century. United States. Railroad routes. Topographical surveys. Government publication. Corps of Engineers.
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