Report Intended to Illustrate a Map of the Hydrographical Basin of the Upper

J. N. Nicollet

ISBN 10: 1332972217 / ISBN 13: 9781332972210

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

Beschreibung

Print on Demand. This book takes the reader on an enthralling journey through the vast and largely unknown landscape of the American West, focusing on the region that sits between the Mississippi River and its sources. The author, a skilled explorer and cartographer, recounts his expeditions across the prairie, detailing its unique topography and geological features. He highlights the distinctive 'erratic deposite' of sand, gravel, and rocks that forms a crucial element of the landscape. This book is a fascinating glimpse into the early 19th-century explorations of the American West, a time when vast stretches of the continent were still uncharted territory. The author meticulously documents the landscape and its inhabitants, including the native Sioux tribes and their unique ways of life. The book delves into the rich natural world of the region, showcasing its diverse flora and fauna. The author's detailed observations of the Red Pipestone Quarry, a sacred site for the Sioux, provide a window into the cultural and historical significance of the region. The book offers valuable insights into the early exploration and mapping of the American West, providing a glimpse into the challenges and discoveries faced by those venturing into the unknown. The author's careful observations and detailed descriptions paint a vivid picture of this remarkable and often overlooked region. 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.

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Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Report Intended to Illustrate a Map of the Hydrographical Basin of the Upper
• Verlag: Forgotten Books
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2018
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 1332972217
• ISBN-13: 9781332972210
• Einband: Paperback
• Zustand: New
• Buchtyp: print-on-demand item
• Verkäuferkataloge:
  • Geography

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Inhaltsangabe

Excerpt from Report Intended to Illustrate a Map of the Hydrographical Basin of the Upper Mississippi River

These two subjects naturally divide the report into two parts; and l have added to it three appendices.

Appendix A presents a tabular view of the geographical positions which have guided me in the construction of the map.

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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.