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North America West Coast. The Entrance of Columbia River / Surveyed by Sir Edward Belcher C.B. in HMS Sulfur 1839. J. & C. Walker Sculpt

Description: Note: "In 1813 when visited by H.M.S. Racoon the banks had considerably changed and extent since since 1792 when the river was partially explored by Lieutenant Broughton in H.M.S. Chatham; and Captn Belcher found them again greatly altered in 1839. Deer, Geese and Salmon are easily procured; Water may be filled in Baker Bay; and timber may be cut every where." Vignette: Fort George From the Anchorage. MS notes: 912.795. Label: N. Pacific Ocean 1839. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Plane. Printing Process: Lithography. Other Features: Vignettes. Verso Text: Sales label: Henry Whipple, Salem, Mass. MS notes: 214366 North America, West Coast, Columbia River; London 1844. 2 shts.
Type: Rare Books(Opens in new tab)
Date: 30 May 1844
Call number: 214366
Creator: Belcher, Edward (1799-1877)(Opens in new tab)
Dimensions: 63 x 92 cm
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