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Frémont, John C. (1813-1890) Map of the exploring expedition to the Rocky Mountains in the year 1842, and to Oregon and north California in the years 1843-'44

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05103.02 Author/Creator: Frémont, John C. (1813-1890) Place Written: Baltimore, Maryland Type: Map Date: 1845 Pagination: 1 map ; 82.5 x 135.8 cm. Order a Copy

Lithograph by E. Weber & Co. of Baltimore, Maryland. Map part of Frémont's "Report of the exploring expedition to the Rocky Mountains in the year 1842, and to Oregon and north California in the years 1843-'44" (see GLC05103.01). Outlines Frémont's route.

Fremont, John Charles, 1813-1890
Edward Weber & Co., fl. 1845

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