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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some errors may persist, however we consider it worth publishing due to the work's historical value.
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This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work, maintaining the same format as the original work. While some publishers have opted to apply OCR (optical character recognition) technology to the process, we believe this leads to sub-optimal results (frequent typographical errors, strange characters and confusing formatting) and does not adequately preserve the historical character of the original artifact. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as blurred or missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to either the quality of the original work or the scanning process itself. Despite these occasional imperfections, we have brought it back into print as part of our ongoing global book preservation commitment, providing customers with access to the best possible historical reprints. We appreciate your understanding of these occasional imperfections, and sincerely hope you enjoy seeing the book in a format as close as possible to that intended by the original publisher.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book plunges into the dark underbelly of 19th-century American westward expansion, exposing a sprawling network of land fraud that gripped the Pacific Northwest. The author, a self-proclaimed participant in these schemes, offers a firsthand account of his exploits, chronicling a world where greed and corruption ran rampant, blurring the lines between legitimate business and outright theft. The book details the author's transformation from a young logger to a land speculator, laying bare the intricate methods used to manipulate the government's land laws. We see how he, alongside his associates, orchestrated schemes to acquire vast tracts of valuable timberlands, utilizing a network of dummy entrymen, corrupt officials, and legal loopholes. These accounts reveal the devastating consequences of such unchecked avarice: the plundering of public resources, the betrayal of trust, and the erosion of ethical principles that fueled the westward expansion of the United States. Beyond its exposÃÂ of individual fraud, the book explores a broader cultural phenomenon: the relentless pursuit of wealth and the willingness to disregard ethical considerations in the face of vast, seemingly limitless opportunity. The author's narrative becomes a cautionary tale, a testament to the dangers of unbridled ambition and the insidious nature of corruption that can fester within any society. The book's insights serve as a stark reminder that even within a nation built on the ideals of progress and prosperity, the pursuit of wealth can corrupt, and the consequences can be far-reaching and lasting. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331517016_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331517016
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331517016
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