1845, ISBN: 8690164847

[PU: Washington: Blair and Rives, Printers, First House edition (House Doc. no. 166). 336 pp. The first part of this report, ending with "Astronomical Observations" and lacking pp. 337-58… More...

[PU: Washington: Blair and Rives, Printers, First House edition (House Doc. no. 166). 336 pp. The first part of this report, ending with "Astronomical Observations" and lacking pp. 337-583. Plus 22 plates as issued. 2 of 5 maps ("Beer Springs" and "The Great Salt Lake") and portion of 3rd map present (Bear River Valley route). Ex-lib. Lacking front cover, rear attached with clear tape, spine perished. Sold with all faults. First of the great Western exploring expeditions. Fremont's report had a tremendous influence on western expansion and the California gold rush, providing invaluable information not previously known. GRAFF 1436: "Fremont's work had a powerful effect on the routes chosen by the gold-seekers in 1849-50. " HOWELL 50: 88: "First accurate geographical information on the routes through the Rocky Mountains to California. " HOWES F 370. WAGNER-CAMP-BECKER 115: 2., First House edition (House Doc. no. 166). 336 pp. The first part of this report, ending with "Astronomical Observations" and lacking pp. 337-583. Plus 22 plates as issued. 2 of 5 maps ("Beer Springs" and "The Great Salt Lake") and portion of 3rd map present (Bear River Valley route). Ex-lib. Lacking front cover, rear attached with clear tape, spine perished. Sold with all faults. First of the great Western exploring expeditions. Fremont's report had a tremendous influence on western expansion and the California gold rush, providing invaluable information not previously known. GRAFF 1436: "Fremont's work had a powerful effect on the routes chosen by the gold-seekers in 1849-50. " HOWELL 50: 88: "First accurate geographical information on the routes through the Rocky Mountains to California. " HOWES F 370. WAGNER-CAMP-BECKER 115: 2., DOM<