America, Its Realities and Resources: Comprising Important Details Connected with the Present Social, Political, Agricultural, Commercial, and Financial State of the Country, Its Laws and Customs, Together with a Review of the Policy of the United States that Led to the War of 1812, and Peace of 1814--the "right of Search," the Texas and Oregon Questions, Etc. Etc, Volume 2 |
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Page 308
... farther contraction of its limits . The country between the Pacific coast and the westernmost chain of mountains , consists of ranges of low mountains , separated by narrow valleys , generally running pa- rallel with 308 ...
... farther contraction of its limits . The country between the Pacific coast and the westernmost chain of mountains , consists of ranges of low mountains , separated by narrow valleys , generally running pa- rallel with 308 ...
Page 309
... valleys , in which the ground continues soft and unfrozen during the winter . The soil in some of these valleys , is said to be excellent for wheat , rye , oats , potatoes , pease , and apples ; fifteen bushels of wheat being sometimes ...
... valleys , in which the ground continues soft and unfrozen during the winter . The soil in some of these valleys , is said to be excellent for wheat , rye , oats , potatoes , pease , and apples ; fifteen bushels of wheat being sometimes ...
Page 310
... valley of the Mississippi - Diseases incidental thereto - The caution and prudence necessary to insure a proper investment of capital - Choice of situation in the purchase of land - Various routes to the " far west " -Government lands ...
... valley of the Mississippi - Diseases incidental thereto - The caution and prudence necessary to insure a proper investment of capital - Choice of situation in the purchase of land - Various routes to the " far west " -Government lands ...
Page 314
... valley , -and the Pacific slope . This valley is supposed to include about two- thirds of the territory of the United States . The Atlantic slope contains about 390,000 , the Pacific slope about 300,000 ; which , combined , avoid the ...
... valley , -and the Pacific slope . This valley is supposed to include about two- thirds of the territory of the United States . The Atlantic slope contains about 390,000 , the Pacific slope about 300,000 ; which , combined , avoid the ...
Page 315
... valley of the Mississippi contains , at least , 1,300,000 square miles , or 833,000,000 acres . This valley extends from 29 ° to the 49 ° of north latitude , or about 1,400 miles from north to south ; and from 3 ° to 35 ° of longitude ...
... valley of the Mississippi contains , at least , 1,300,000 square miles , or 833,000,000 acres . This valley extends from 29 ° to the 49 ° of north latitude , or about 1,400 miles from north to south ; and from 3 ° to 35 ° of longitude ...
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