COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Short Title:
Text Page: Preface: To the people of the United States
Obj Height cm:
22
Obj Width cm:
14
Note:
Preface, Errata on the opposite page. Two untitled maps: 1) A world map on a Mercator Projection showing the US as a central point linking Europe and Asia. 2) A map of North America showing possible rail routes across the continent. Bound report with cloth covered boards and "Railroad to the Pacific" with author and date on spine.
Reference:
Howes W383.
Full Title:
(Text Page to) Preface: To the people of the United States. (by) Asa Whitney. New York, May 1949. (to accompany) A Project For A Railroad To The Pacific. By Asa Whitney, of New York. With Reports of Committees of Congress, Resolutions of State Legislatures, Etc., with other Facts Relating Thereto. New York: Printed by George W. Wood, No. 15 Spruce Street. 1849.
List No:
1466.002
Page No:
(ii-iii)
Series No:
2
Pub Date:
1849
Pub Title:
A Project For A Railroad To The Pacific. By Asa Whitney, of New York. With Reports of Committees of Congress, Resolutions of State Legislatures, Etc., with other Facts Relating Thereto. New York: Printed by George W. Wood, No. 15 Spruce Street. 1849.
Pub Reference:
Howes W383.
Pub Note:
Two untitled maps: 1) A world map on a Mercator Projection showing the US as a central point linking Europe and Asia. 2) A map of North America showing possible rail routes across the continent. Bound report with cloth covered boards and "Railroad to the Pacific" with author and date on spine.
Pub List No:
1466.000
Pub Maps:
2
Pub Height cm:
23
Pub Width cm:
15
Image No:
1466002
Publisher Location:
New York
Publisher:
George W. Wood
Type:
Text Page
Subject:
Railroad
Engraver or Printer:
Miller's Lith.
Publication Author:
Whitney, Asa
Pub Type:
Gov't Report Book
Author:
Whitney, Asa
Date:
1849
Text Page: Preface: To the people of the United States
