Lanterna Rally

Author: John Charles Frémont

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Published: 2017

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Description: A report on an exploration of the country lying between the Missouri River and the Rocky Mountains, on the line of the Kansas and Great Platte rivers [1842].- Catalogue of plants collected by Lieut. Frémont in his expedition to the Rocky Mountains. By John Torrey.- A report of the exploring expedition to Oregon and north California, in the years 1843-'44.- App. A. Nature of the geological formations occupying the portion of Oregon and north California included in a geographical survey under the direction of Capt. Frémont; by James Hall.- App. B. Descriptions of organic remains collected by Capt. J. C. Frémont, in the geographical survey of Oregon and north California; by James Hall.- App. C. Description of some new genera and species of plants, collected in Capt. J. C. Frémont's exploring expeditions to Oregon and north California, in the years 1843-'44; by John Torrey and J. C. Frémont.- Astronomical observations made during the expedition of 1843-'44.- Meteorological observations made during the expedition of 1843-'44. Astronomical observations made during the expedition to the Rocky Mountains in the year 1843.- Meteorological observations [1842]. Large map at back of volume shows routes of expeditions and native tribes. Several pen and ink illustrations of noted landmarks are also included.