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The Northwest Boundary

- Discussion Of The Water Boundary Question, Geographical Memoir Of The Islands In Dispute, And History Of The Military Occupation Of San Juan Island (1868)

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The Northwest Boundary is a book written by William Henry Seward in 1868. The book is a comprehensive discussion of the water boundary question, geographical memoir of the islands in dispute, and history of the military occupation of San Juan Island. The book is primarily focused on the dispute between the United States and Great Britain over the boundary between the Oregon Territory and British Columbia. The book provides a detailed account of the negotiations, treaties, and agreements that were made between the two countries in order to resolve the boundary dispute. In addition, the book also includes a geographical memoir of the islands that were in dispute, including San Juan Island. The book provides a detailed description of the geography, climate, and natural resources of these islands. Finally, the book also includes a history of the military occupation of San Juan Island, which was the site of a tense standoff between American and British forces in the mid-19th century. Overall, The Northwest Boundary is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the United States and its relations with Great Britain.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781165104048
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 282
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 191x235x15 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 490 g.
  • BLACK WEEK
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 13. december 2024

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The Northwest Boundary is a book written by William Henry Seward in 1868. The book is a comprehensive discussion of the water boundary question, geographical memoir of the islands in dispute, and history of the military occupation of San Juan Island. The book is primarily focused on the dispute between the United States and Great Britain over the boundary between the Oregon Territory and British Columbia. The book provides a detailed account of the negotiations, treaties, and agreements that were made between the two countries in order to resolve the boundary dispute. In addition, the book also includes a geographical memoir of the islands that were in dispute, including San Juan Island. The book provides a detailed description of the geography, climate, and natural resources of these islands. Finally, the book also includes a history of the military occupation of San Juan Island, which was the site of a tense standoff between American and British forces in the mid-19th century. Overall, The Northwest Boundary is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the United States and its relations with Great Britain.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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