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Map Illustrating the Plan for the Defences of the Western Frontier, as Proposed by Maj. Gen. Gaines in his Plan Dated Feb. 28, 1838... by INDIAN WARS / FRONTIER DEFENSE PLAN: 1838) Burr, David H.(Map compiled by). Burr, David H. (mapmaker) - 1838.

by INDIAN WARS / FRONTIER DEFENSE PLAN: 1838) Burr, David H.(Map compiled by). Burr, David H. (mapmaker)

Map Illustrating the Plan for the Defences of the Western Frontier, as Proposed by Maj. Gen. Gaines in his Plan Dated Feb. 28, 1838... by INDIAN WARS / FRONTIER DEFENSE PLAN: 1838)  Burr, David H.(Map compiled by). Burr, David H. (mapmaker) -  1838.

Map Illustrating the Plan for the Defences of the Western Frontier, as Proposed by Maj. Gen. Gaines in his Plan Dated Feb. 28, 1838...

by INDIAN WARS / FRONTIER DEFENSE PLAN: 1838) Burr, David H.(Map compiled by). Burr, David H. (mapmaker)

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Washington, D.C.: House of Reps. Doc. No. 311 25th Congress 2nd Session.. 1838.. Folding map, unfolding to approximately 23 1/2 x 14 1/3 inches, illustrating General Edmund P. Gaines extraordinary (for the time) plans for a network of military railroads allowing strategic deployment of troops, with focus on movement of troops between western frontier forts. The map depicts US. Territory west of the Mississippi, including present day Louisiana, Arkansas and Missouri, and extending north to Lake Superior. Lands occupied by Native Americans are denoted while various U.S. fortifications are indicated with red dots. The map is accompanied by Major Gaines report, plus related materials, comprising 58 pages overall. Both map and text (disbound from government publication) in exceptionally good clean condition. A desirable package combining map and report. .
  • Bookseller Independent bookstores US (US)
  • Book Condition Used
  • Publisher House of Reps. Doc. No. 311 25th Congress 2nd Session.
  • Place of Publication Washington, D.C.
  • Date Published 1838.
  • Keywords defense, map, N. American Indian, United States, zz_22_WS_40_off, zz_ListOn_eBay, zzmapg