April 12, 2024
RARE Antique Our Western Empire or the New West Beyond the Mississippi 1882
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Our Western Empire: or The New West Beyond the Mississippi: The Latest and Most Comprehensive work on the States and Territories West of the Mississippi. By L. P. Brockett. Published in 1882 by Bradley, Garretson and Co.: Philadelphia and William Garretson and Co. Lovely ornate cover in brown, black and gilt stamped. 1312 pages with fold out color maps and numerous engraved plates. Exhaustive! Included in book description: "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 Lands, Crops most Profitable for Culture, Mining Operations, and the Latest Processes for the Recution of Gold and Silver, the Exercise of Trades or Professions; and Detailed Descriptions of Each State and Terriroty; with Full Information
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