The History and Geography of the Mississippi Valley: To which is Appended a Condensed Physical Geography of the Atlantic United States, and the Whole American Continent, Volumes 1-2 |
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of the country 18 Minerals 29 Climate 31 Diseases 35 Trees | 69 |
Monuments 126 Present population 130 | 147 |
Civil History 159 Settlement of Canada Florida and Louisiana | 160 |
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