Excerpt from Preliminary Report of Explorations in Nebraska and Dakota
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a fascinating account of explorations across the American West in the mid-19th century. The author, a lieutenant in the Topographical Engineers, recounts his journeys through Nebraska and Dakota, detailing the challenges of navigating the rugged terrain, encountering Native American tribes, and mapping the vast, uncharted wilderness. His observations on the climate, vegetation, and geological formations provide invaluable insights into the natural history of the region. The book offers a vivid glimpse into the era of westward expansion, highlighting the tensions and complexities of the relationship between settlers and Native Americans. The author's firsthand experiences illuminate the motivations and struggles of those seeking to tame the frontier, while also acknowledging the perspectives and concerns of the indigenous peoples whose lands were being encroached upon. The book's detailed descriptions of the landscape, along with its examination of the political and social dynamics of the time, provide a rich and insightful chronicle of a crucial period in American history. 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 9781332064281_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332064281
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332064281
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)