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A Review of the Report upon the Physics and Hydraulics of the Mississippi River; upon the Protection of the Alluvial Region against Overflow; and upon the Deepening of the Mouths; Based upon Surveys and Investigations Made Under Acts of Congress
by Humphreys, A.A.; Abbot, H.L.; Abbot, Edwin Hale
- Used
- near fine
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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Webster, New York, United States
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About This Item
Boston: Crosby and Nichols, 1862. First Edition. Trade Paperback. Near Fine. 0x0x0. First edition - a paperback original. Wrappers lightly toned. 1862 Trade Paperback. 42 pp. Printed wrappers, sewn binding. A study of characteristics of the Mississippi River related to flooding and flood protection, printed during the American Civil War.
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- Bookseller
- Yesterday's Muse Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2007202
- Title
- A Review of the Report upon the Physics and Hydraulics of the Mississippi River; upon the Protection of the Alluvial Region against Overflow; and upon the Deepening of the Mouths; Based upon Surveys and Investigations Made Under Acts of Congress
- Author
- Humphreys, A.A.; Abbot, H.L.; Abbot, Edwin Hale
- Format/Binding
- Trade Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Crosby and Nichols
- Place of Publication
- Boston
- Date Published
- 1862
- Size
- 0x0x0
- Weight
- 0.25 lbs
- Keywords
- SCIENCE GEOLOGY MISSISSIPPI RIVER MS PHYSICS HYDRAULICS NATURAL HISTORY AMERICANA AMERICAN ENGINEERING MACHINERY
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About the Seller
Yesterday's Muse Books
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Webster, New York
About Yesterday's Muse Books
Yesterday's Muse Inc. is an independent used & rare bookseller that has been in operation for over 15 years. We opened our first 'brick and mortar' storefront in December of 2008 in our hometown of Webster, NY.Owner Jonathan Smalter is a member of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), former vice president of the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), both of which are trade organizations created to promote ethical online selling practices, and to encourage continuing education among fellow booksellers. He is also a 2011 graduate of the Colorado Antiquarian Book Seminar (CABS). He has nearly 20 years of experience in the book trade, during which time he has become adept at evaluating used and collectible books.
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- Fine
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- First Edition
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- Wrappers
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- Trade Paperback
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