preliminary report concerning explorations de humphreys (29 résultats)

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. Embark on an extraordinary journey through the untamed landscapes of the American West in the late 19th century with this captivating exploration narrative. Join a team of intrepid surveyors, scientists, and soldiers as they venture into the uncharted territories of Nevada, Arizona, Utah, and California, driven by a quest for knowledge and discovery. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal era of American history, when the vast western frontier was still being mapped and understood. The author's vivid descriptions transport readers to a world of rugged mountains, scorching deserts, and hidden oases, where encounters with Native American tribes, prospectors, and the harsh realities of nature shape the course of the expedition. Delving into themes of exploration, scientific inquiry, and the challenges of navigating the unknown, the book reveals the dedication and resilience of those who sought to expand the boundaries of human knowledge. From astronomical observations and topographical surveys to geological discoveries and studies of the region's flora and fauna, the expedition's findings paint a comprehensive picture of this captivating landscape. This book's insights into the American West's exploration and scientific understanding offer a timeless testament to the enduring human spirit of curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge in the face of adversity. 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.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Preliminary Report Concerning Explorations and Surveys Principally in Nevada and Arizona | A. Humphreys | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2023 | Anatiposi Verlag | EAN 9783382153205 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: preigu GmbH & Co. KG, Lengericher Landstr. 19, 49078 Osnabrück, mail[at]preigu[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu.

Etat : Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher.

hardcover. Etat : Good. Government Printing Office; Washington, 1872. Hardcover. A Good, brown cloth binding with gilt lettering on front board, binding intact, moderate handling/scuff marks and soiled spots to boards and spine, abrasions to board corners, frayed spine edges with some loss to both edges, rubbing to board edges, dent top front and rear board edge, age toning to pages, some foxing to pastedowns/endpapers, bit of biblichor, front free endpaper appears to be torn out and missing, map attached in rear is Very Good and intact, one tear to page (refer to picture in this listing), text block edges a bit pulpy, without Dust wrapper. A good, unmarked and overall clean copy. 4to[quarto or approx. 11.5 x 13.5 inches], 96pp. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.Please note: Oversized books/sets MAY require additional postage then what is quoted for 2.2lb book.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Conducted Under the Immediate Direction of 1st Lieut., George M. Wheeler. The large foldout map is in very good condition.

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Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. 1st Edition. A study conducted Under the Immediate Direction of 1st Lieut., George M. Wheeler. Green cloth with gilt lettering, large fold out map in the rear has a tear and the weight has caused some separation at the hinge of the last page. Worn at the head and foot of the spine, previous owner's book plate inside front cover. Book.

Cloth. Etat : G/No Dustjacket. Not Illustrated (illustrateur). Washington, DC: Government Printing Office. G/No Dustjacket. 1872. . Cloth. 4to., 96 pp., corners bumped & frayed, page toning, tear in folding map. .

Hardcover. Early edition. 96pp. Quarto [30 cm] Green cloth covered boards with a gilt stamped title on the front cover. Fair. The covers are very subtly concave. The edges of the covers are rubbed and gently bumped. The head of the spine has the remains of a small label. The cloth at the spine ends is frayed. The text block is coming away from the covers. It is hanging on to the front cover by two of the chords. The front pastedown is slightly abraded. Pages mildly browned. The bottom right corners and some of the fore edges of the pages are moisture stained. With the map at the rear. Among the numerous districts discussed are Battle Mountain District, Palmetto District, Blind Spring District, and Clarke District.

First edition. First edition. Large folding map. 96pp. Large 4to. Wheeler, a veteran explorer and cartographer of the Nevada Territory, was sent back there in 1871 to explore the area extending into Arizona. The large map shows an unusually large portion of the West, including the portion of Nevada south of Battle Mountain and Elko, parts of California including Death Valley, and reaching to San Bernadino and the Sierra Nevada, with a cross-section of Arizona. "First official exploration of this area" (Howes). Wheat Transmississippi 1237; Howes W321 Contemporary green cloth, upper cover lettered in gilt, minor wear and spotting, front hinge starting Large folding map. 96pp. Large 4to.

4to., (11 4/8 x 9 2/8 inches). Large folding engraved map "Explorations and surveys south of Central Pacific R.R. War Department Preliminary Topographical map ." (short tear near mount). Original brown cloth, gilt (extremities worn with minor loss). First official exploration of this area, including southern Nevada, the Mojave Desert and Death Valley. Includes much on the mining districts of Nevada and eastern California. "Wheeler conducted the first official explorations of southern Nevada's interior area. His corps of engineers contributed to the report concerning the climate, geology, wildlife, the Indians and white settlement of southern Nevada in 1871. The map contains dozens of place names and is in itself a significant record. A valuable report." (Paher). Wheat, Transmississippi West 1237 & V(2), pp. 338-39; Edwards Enduring Desert p.256; Howes W321; Paher 2135.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Reprint of the original, first published in 1872. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost. 100 pp. Englisch.

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Buch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Reprint of the original, first published in 1872. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost. 100 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -Reprint of the original, first published in 1872. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost. 100 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Reprint of the original, first published in 1872. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.

Buch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -Reprint of the original, first published in 1872. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost. 100 pp. Englisch.

Buch. Etat : Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Reprint of the original, first published in 1872. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.

Buch. Etat : Neu. Preliminary Report Concerning Explorations and Surveys Principally in Nevada and Arizona | A. Humphreys | Buch | Englisch | 2023 | Anatiposi Verlag | EAN 9783382153212 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: preigu GmbH & Co. KG, Lengericher Landstr. 19, 49078 Osnabrück, mail[at]preigu[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.