Kanzas and Nebraska: The History, Geographical and Physical Characteristics, and Political Position of These Terretories : an Account of the Emigrant Aid Companies, and Directions to EmigrantsPhillips, Sampson, 1854 - 256 Seiten |
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... becomes hardened , and is quite impervious to water . It is here that the whole family , resident inside , assemble in pleasant weather , mak- ing it their observatory and lounging - place ; when the weather is favorable , upon the roof ...
... becomes hardened , and is quite impervious to water . It is here that the whole family , resident inside , assemble in pleasant weather , mak- ing it their observatory and lounging - place ; when the weather is favorable , upon the roof ...
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... become muddy and difficult of travel , but in this respect , says Major Cross , in his report , it does not differ from any of the prairies of the west . When the season is dry , the ground becomes very firm , and as there are no hills ...
... become muddy and difficult of travel , but in this respect , says Major Cross , in his report , it does not differ from any of the prairies of the west . When the season is dry , the ground becomes very firm , and as there are no hills ...
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... becomes stunted in June and July , and dry enough to burn after the middle of September . This dis- trict is essentially a pastoral region . There is no timber upon it , and not trees enough to serve as fire - wood for any great length ...
... becomes stunted in June and July , and dry enough to burn after the middle of September . This dis- trict is essentially a pastoral region . There is no timber upon it , and not trees enough to serve as fire - wood for any great length ...
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... becomes narrower as the stream is ascended . It is a deep alluvion , and wonderfully productive in grain and vegetables . Flocks and herds must for- The third will be also pas- " The tributaries of the Kanzas are not numerous , and ...
... becomes narrower as the stream is ascended . It is a deep alluvion , and wonderfully productive in grain and vegetables . Flocks and herds must for- The third will be also pas- " The tributaries of the Kanzas are not numerous , and ...
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... becoming gradually wider , embosom a few trees , and at length , near their entrance into the Missouri valley , are forests of considerable extent . The surface of these prairies presents a constant succession of small rounded hills ...
... becoming gradually wider , embosom a few trees , and at length , near their entrance into the Missouri valley , are forests of considerable extent . The surface of these prairies presents a constant succession of small rounded hills ...
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