"Preliminary Report Upon A Reconnaissance through Southern and Southeastern Nevada, Made in 1869", Wheeler, George (Lt)

This report describes the reconnaissance of Lieut. George Wheeler and Lieut. D.W. Lockwood in 1869. Based upon a six-month field study, the report describes the topography, climate, vegetation, towns and settlements, and Indian tribes in the area. This example does not include the map that was issued with the report. 72 pp., quarto, disbound.

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Condition: C+

The disbound report is held together by staples with the last few pages loose. The title page is backed with tissue to reinforce and repair 1" of loss along the right edge. Pages are lightly toned.