Discourse of Mr. Benton, of Missouri before the Boston Mercantile library association, on the physical geography of the country between the states of Missouri and California, with a view to show its adaptation to settlement, and to the construction of a railroad. Delivered in the Tremont temple, at Boston ... December 20, 1854.

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Main Author: Benton, Thomas Hart, 1782-1858
Format: Microfilm Book
Language:English
Published: Washington : Printed by J.T. and L. Towers, 1854.
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24 pages ; 23 cm.
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Pacific railroads -- Early projects.

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