Exploration Of The Red River Of Louisiana In The Year 1852; With Reports On The Natural History Of The Country, And Numerous Illustrations

MARCY, RANDOLPH B. & GEORGE B. MCCLELLAN [ASSISTED BY]

Publication: A O P Nicholson, Public Printer, 1854, Washington

Second edition (Without maps). 8vo. 33rd Congress, 1st Session, House of Representatives, Executive Document. Brown embossed cloth, titles stamped on the upper spine, xv [blank], 286 pp. plus 65 plates, introduction, appendices, alphabetical index, illustrated from plates. An exploration of the Red River of Texas and Louisiana. Marcy includes descriptions of the Indians encountered, wildlife, plant life, scenery, attached waterways and lakes, and appendicies of the courses and distances charted, minerals, fossils, animals, plants, and Indian languages. Wagner-Camp 226: "Marcy knew the plains, and all his books are filled with most interesting and useful information. This journal is remarkable for its intimate observations, extending beyond the geographical limits of the report." Bookplate of American author and editor, Edward D. Mansfield on the front pastedown sheet, light wear to the spine ends and corners, cloth fraying at the spine, rear spine channel beginning to crack, internally clean and tight, else a good+ copy.

Inventory Number: 50888