Author: William A. Mowry
Publisher: Silver, Burdett and Company in New York/Boston/Chicago.
Year: 1902
Size: 20.4 x 14 cm
Reference:
The Territorial Growth of the United States
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Description
A tribute to the historical significance of the service done to this country by Ben Franklin, John Adams, James Monroe, and many others in negotiating the purchase of territories from various foreign governments “to fulfill the divine providence of the United States of America”. Chapter headings include: 13 original colonies; Northwest Territory; Louisiana; Florida; Texas; New Mexico; California; Oregon; Alaska, Hawaii, Porto Rico & Philippine Islands, as well as a helpful Index. Several maps of the “original” America and maps of the new territories.
Condition
237 pp., hardbound, green cloth over boards, gilt lettering on front cover and spine, top edges gilt, 13 maps (some folded & coloured) including Philippines b/w, minor wear to edges, otherwise in near fine condition.
