Hall, James

The West: Its Soil, Surface, and Productions

Cincinnati: Derby, Bradley & Co., Publishers, 1848.
First Edition. Hardcover. Octavo, embossed brown cloth with gilt decoration front board, 260pp, 3pp ads. Item #900244

An updating and thorough revision of a work originally titled "Notes on the Western States". Chapters: The Western Plain-its limits-its topography-the general character of its formation; The River Ohio-its etymology-scenery-timber-low water-flood-the great flood of 1832-impediments to navigation-proposed improvements; The River Mississippi-general character-Grand Tower-scenery of the Upper Mississippi; General surface of the country-the alternation of forest and prairie-scenery in western PA, western VA, OH, IL, IN, MO, and KY, compared; The Prairies-their surface-vegetation, and appearance at difference seasons; Theory of the Prairies-fires-different theories respecting the formation of prairies-plains in PA and elsewhere; Soil of the Prairies-explanation in reference to the supposed want of timber; Destitution of water on the Prairies considered, and explained-wet Prairies; Wild Animals in the Western States-birds-reptiles; Agricultural products-wheat-Indian corn-potatoes-grass-rye-barley-hemp-flax-silk-tobacco-oats, &c; Fruits-wild fruits-cultivated fruits-the grape-wine-Horticultural Society at Cincinnati-the strawberry-Cincinnati strawberries-apples-peaches-raspberries-quinces-cherries-plums; Farming and Improvements-in Western Pa-Western VA-Northern OH-Central OH-Miami Valley-Hamilton-Dayton-Springfield-Columbus-Scioto Valley-Chillicothe-Ancient Mounds, Whitewater Valley-the lake cities-table of products; Garden vegetables-Floral Calendar-wood and timber; Domestic Animals-the hog-Pork packing at Cincinnati-sheep-beef-horses-mules; The Public Domain-title of the US to the public lands examined-objections discussed-the policy of the government in the disposal of the public lands-proposed reduction, and graduation of price.

In original embossed cloth, square, tight, and complete, with fading to spine, modest internal foxing, 3/4" section of top of title page clipped to remove owner's name, small chip and short tear to rear free endaper, good to very good.

Price: $200.00