A memorial to Congress to secure an adequate appropriation for a prompt and thorough improvement of the Mississippi River
St. Louis: John J. Daly & Co., 1877. First edition, pp. [2], 39, [1]; printed paper self-wrappers, "by S. W." written in pen on p. 3; closed tear to corner of second leaf, mild soiling, old, small library stamp on cover, all else very good. With: Waterhouse, Sylvester. The Mississippi and its affluents. St. Louis: Washington University, 1892. 8vo, pp. 11, [1]; self wrappers, old, small library stamp on cover, , else near fine. With: Waterhouse, Sylvester. The influence of our northern forests on the Mississippi River. St. Louis: Washington University, 1892. 8vo, pp, 7, [1]; printed self wrappers, old, small library stamp on cover, else near fine. Sylvester Waterhouse was a Harvard graduate and professor at Washington University, St. Louis. He was a prolific writer of tracts and articles, with a particular interest in the development of the Mississippi waterway. Item #55041
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