ISBN: 9780282099640 - Report of a Reconnaissance in the Ute Country: Made in the Year, 1874 (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a comprehensive record of an 1873 expedition to map out a disputed territory between miners and Native Americans in the Ute Country, a rugged region of Colorado. Led by Lieutenant E.H. Ruffner, the expedition surveyed a line along the 107th meridian, establishing geographical data and providing a detailed description of the landscape. The report includes observations on geology, meteorology, astronomy, and photography, offering valuable insights into the region's physical characteristics and natural resources. The expedition's findings contributed to a greater understanding of the Ute Country, its terrain, and its significance in the ongoing negotiations between settlers and indigenous communities. 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.…