A Military And Topographical Atlas Of The United States Including The British Possessions And Florida

Author : John Melish
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ISBN 13 : 9781330882757
Total Pages : 150 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (827 download)

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Download or read book A Military and Topographical Atlas of the United States; Including the British Possessions Florida (Classic Reprint) written by John Melish and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-07 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A Military and Topographical Atlas of the United States; Including the British Possessions Florida The publisher having now completed a series of Maps and Descriptions, with a view of illustrating the operations of the war, and collected the whole into "A Military and Topographical Atlas," it may be proper to give a short account of the respective maps, and of the circumstances under which they were brought forward. The first map in the list is the Seat of War in North America. Previous to the declaration of war, the author had travelled extensively in the north and west parts of the United States, collecting authentic information regarding the present state of the country, and had moved to Philadelphia to put his travels to press. Knowing how unsatisfactory topographical and statistical information is without good maps, particular attention was paid to select the best and most authentic maps in the country, from which to construct those for the travels. While engaged in drawing them, a much valued friend suggested the propriety of drawing a general map of the seat of war, and proffered the use of a very ample set of excellent maps in his possession. Of these, the author gladly availed himself; the map was produced, and immediately received the stamp of public approbation. It sold so rapidly, that the first plate was soon worn out, and a new one has since been brought forward, enlarged and much improved. This new map extends from Washington city south, to James's Bay north, and from the entrances to the gulph of St. Lawrence east, to the middle of Lake Superior west; presenting a general and comprehensive view of the seat of war, not only in the interior, but on the sea-board. The description that accompanies it, has been equally well received with the map; the present being the fourth edition. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.