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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... become very sandy , and the plants less varied and abundant , with the exception of the amorpha , which rivals the grass in quantity . " At the Big Trees , where we had intended to noon , no water was to be found . The bed of the little ...
... become very sandy , and the plants less varied and abundant , with the exception of the amorpha , which rivals the grass in quantity . " At the Big Trees , where we had intended to noon , no water was to be found . The bed of the little ...
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... becoming deeper as they reach the richer lands approaching the Missouri river . They generally have bottom - lands , bordered by bluffs vary- ing from fifty to five hundred feet in height . In all this region the timber is entirely ...
... becoming deeper as they reach the richer lands approaching the Missouri river . They generally have bottom - lands , bordered by bluffs vary- ing from fifty to five hundred feet in height . In all this region the timber is entirely ...
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... become very beau- tiful , rich in water , grass , and game ; and to these were added the charm of scenery and pleasant weather . " June 14. Our route lay along the foot of the mountain , over the long , low spurs which sloped gradually ...
... become very beau- tiful , rich in water , grass , and game ; and to these were added the charm of scenery and pleasant weather . " June 14. Our route lay along the foot of the mountain , over the long , low spurs which sloped gradually ...
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... through them ; and , as you approach Bent's Fort , the hills generally roll in more boldly on the river , and the bottoms become narrower , and the grass more precious . " At these places the geological formation can be seen 10 *
... through them ; and , as you approach Bent's Fort , the hills generally roll in more boldly on the river , and the bottoms become narrower , and the grass more precious . " At these places the geological formation can be seen 10 *
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... become a favorite employment . The accounts respecting the scarcity of timber are not substantially correct . In those parts of the territory where timber is not in abundance , there are many substitutes to replace it . But the country ...
... become a favorite employment . The accounts respecting the scarcity of timber are not substantially correct . In those parts of the territory where timber is not in abundance , there are many substitutes to replace it . But the country ...
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