Journal of My Journey Over the Mountains: By George Washington, Surveying for Lord Fairfax in Virginia, 1747-8
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| Management number | 232071015 | Release Date | 2026/06/18 | List Price | US$10.51 | Model Number | 232071015 | ||
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A firsthand look at Washington’s rugged crossing of early America Discover the diary and field notes of a young surveyor as he travels, measures, and maps the land along the Appalachian frontiers. This edition presents the moments and decisions behind early American expansion, including the routes, landmarks, and practical work of surveying. - Follow the journey across mountains and rivers as a practical log of travel, tools, and field observations. - See how land grants, town plans, and frontier settlements began to take shape through careful measurement and notes. - Explore the daily life of a survey party, from compass work to sketching plats and recording distances. - Get context on the era’s major land ventures, road-building, and the politics surrounding colonist expansion. Ideal for readers interested in early American history, frontier surveying, and the hands-on details of how a nation’s map was drawn. Read more
| ISBN10 | 1036858766 |
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| ISBN13 | 978-1036858766 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Sothis Press |
| Dimensions | 5.31 x 0.4 x 8.5 inches |
| Item Weight | 9.1 ounces |
| Print length | 159 pages |
| Publication date | September 26, 2023 |
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