Scenes in the Rocky Mountains: And in Oregon, California, New Mexico, Texas, and the Grand Prairies : Or, Notes by the Way, During an Excursion of Three Years, with a Description of the Countries Passed Through, Including Their Geography, Geology, Resources, Present Condition, and the Different Nations Inhabiting Them |
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