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University of Oklahoma Press, Date: 1980-12-15. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! 1980. University of Oklahoma Press ISBN 0806116536 9780806116532 [US]
ISBN10: 0806116536, ISBN13: 9780806116532, [publisher: University Of Oklahoma Press] Softcover nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - 'A book of great sweep and of sharp and shifting focus. It portrays the hugeness, harshness and magnificence of the land and the stamin and ardor of the men who took its measure.'--New York Times After the Civil War, four geological and geographical surveys, later called the Great Surveys, Undertook the massive task of finding out what lay west of the hundredth meridian in the vast American wilderness. Parties led by Ferdinand Vandiveer Hayden, medical doctor turned geologist, Clarence King, aristocrat and intellectual, John Wesley Powell, conqueror of the Colorado River, and Lieutenant George M. Wheeler, determined military man and scientist, roamed over the wild country during the years 1867-79, observing, analyzing, mapping, and at the end of each season, returning to Washington to publish their results. For the first time in book form, Richard A. Bartlett has recreated for the reader the hardships, both physical and financial, the discoveries, and the high adventures of the bold, headstrong, and often brilliant men of the Great Surveys as they climbed the Rockies, explored the Yellowstone, or battled the Colorado. Richard A. Bartlett, Professor Emeritus of History in Florida State University is a well-known writer in the field of western history. Bartlett was educated at the Universities of ...
ISBN10: 0806116536, ISBN13: 9780806116532, [publisher: University of Oklahoma Press] Softcover New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. [Southport, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1980]
University of Oklahoma Press. Used - Very Good. Very Good condition. 3rd printing. Vol. 38. (surveys, exploration, discoveries in geography) A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner’s name, short gifter’s inscription or light stamp. University of Oklahoma Press ISBN 0806116536 9780806116532 [US]
University of Oklahoma Press. Used - Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. University of Oklahoma Press ISBN 0806116536 9780806116532 [US]
University of Oklahoma Press. Used - Good. Cover dirty. spine slightly damaged. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less (usually same day). Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks, rare and collectible books at a great price. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry. University of Oklahoma Press ISBN 0806116536 9780806116532 [GB]
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