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History of the Valley of the MississippiHistory of the Valley of the Mississippi

Hardcover book in original cloth binding. Published in Cincinnati by Moore, Anderson, Wilstach & Keys in 1853. This edition is an enlargement of the author's 1852 work, "History of the discovery of the valley of the Mississippi", extending the narrative beyond 1748. The book contains 286 pages.

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Periodical - Harper's Weekly, New York, April 4, 1863Periodical - Harper's Weekly, New York, April 4, 1863

This is an issue of Harper's Weekly, a journal of civilization, published in New York on April 4, 1863. The periodical features articles and numerous woodcut illustrations primarily depicting scenes from the American Civil War, including fortifications along the Mississippi River, military encampments, and riverine operations. The issue contains a full-page map titled "Map of the Course of the Mississippi from Bayou to Baton Rouge," which includes a plot of land owned by Judah P. Benjamin. The front page features a prominent masthead with "HARPER'S WEEKLY JOURNAL OF CIVILIZATION" and two large woodcut illustrations. 3.

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