Excerpt from The Geographical Catechism of Pennsylvania, and the Western States: Designed as a Guide and Pocket Companion, for Travellers and Emigrants, to Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Missouri; Containing a Geographical and Early History Account of Those Several States From Their First Settlement Up to the Pres
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive geographical catechism of Pennsylvania and the Western States, offering a detailed exploration of the region's physical and political features. Published in the early 19th century, the book reflects the growing interest in westward expansion and the desire to understand the geography and resources of this burgeoning frontier. The author, a keen observer who traveled extensively throughout the West, provides detailed descriptions of the region's mountains, valleys, rivers, and soils. He delves into the geological formations of the region, discussing the primitive, transition, and secondary formations found in Pennsylvania. The text also explores the region's resources, highlighting its agricultural potential, mineral wealth, and transportation infrastructure, including navigable rivers and planned canals. Beyond the purely geographical focus, the book also touches on the burgeoning political and social landscape of the Western States. The author discusses the constitutions of each state, population growth, and developing industries like manufacturing and education. The book provides a fascinating snapshot of the rapid transformation occurring in the American West during the early 19th century. The bookââ â¢s detailed exploration of the regionââ â¢s physical and political characteristics offers a valuable historical resource for understanding the development of the Western States during a pivotal era of American expansion. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781330180587_0
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