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Excerpt from The American Legion Monthly, Vol. 4: January 1928
No transcontinental railways or highways existed then, and hun dreds of thousands of square miles of the Southwest were totally unknown. What few trails had been cut across the continent were constantly harassed by hostile Indians. It was commonly supposed that beyond the Mississippi extended a vast Sahara which could not be traversed by mules, horses or oxen. Congress believed that communication would be greatly facilitated by the use of camels and in 1854 appropriated the money for their importation.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the history of the United States Camel Corps, an obscure but fascinating chapter in American military history. The author traces the origins of the idea to introduce camels into the U.S. Army, the challenges faced in acquiring and training these animals, and their eventual deployment in the unforgiving terrain of the American Southwest. The book explores the interplay between the camels, their handlers, and the indigenous cultures they encountered, shedding light on the complexities of cross-cultural interactions in a time of westward expansion. Through detailed accounts of the Camel Corps' operations, the author provides a unique perspective on the challenges and ingenuity involved in maintaining supply lines and exploring unknown territories in the 19th century. The book's insights into the often-overlooked role of animals in military history make it a valuable contribution to our understanding of this era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282103705_0
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