House Documents Vol. 87
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Improving America’s internal commercial infrastructure in the early 20th century.
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Description
This fascinating collection of miscellaneous government reports was published by the Government Printing Office in 1900. It contains an assortment of maps, charts, diagrams, tables of statistics, and correspondence provided by the members of the Treasury and War Departments for distribution to members of the House of Representatives in the 56th Session of Congress. Notable contents with maps (disbound for scanning) include the following:
Examination and Survey of Canal and Locks at Willamette Falls, Willamette River, Oregon (see scan); Examination and Survey of Breton Bay, Maryland (see scan); Examination and Survey of Raccoon Creek, New Jersey (see scan); Examination and Survey of Green Bay Harbor, Wisconsin (see scan); Examination and Survey of Manitowoc Harbor, Wisconsin; Examination and Survey of James River at Richmond, VA (see scan); Examination of New Rochelle Harbor and Echo Bay, New York; Examination and Survey of Isles of Shoals, Maine and New Hampshire; Examination and Survey of Kennebec River, Maine, Between Gardiner and Augusta; Examination and Survey of Camden Harbor, Maine (heavy separation along fold lines).
Map Details
Publication Date: 1899
Author: Government Printing Office
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Condition: A-
Condition Description: Unpaginated collection (350+ pages) of miscellaneous reports with dozens of folding plates that include maps, charts, diagrams, and more. Bound in original full leather that shows moderate wear along the spine and a busted front gutter. Contents are generally in good to very good condition, with toning and wear along the fore edge, scattered foxing/toning on the fold-outs, and minor discoloration consistent with age and use.
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