Refuting American claims to Oregon, Washington and British Columbia 1844

Thom, Adam

[OREGON TERRITORY 1844]. The Claims to the Oregon Territory Considered

London: Smith, Elder and Co., 1844. First Edition. 8vo. 44 pp. Stitched as issued without wrappers. First and last pages a trifle dusty, p. 44 with blemishing (SEE IMAGES). Very good. Item #4032

AGAINST AMERICAN CONTROL OF THE OREGON TERRITORY, WHICH AT THAT TIME ENCOMPOSSED WASHINGTON AND BRITISH COLUMBIA AND WAS HELD JOINTLY BY BRITAIN AND AMERICA. "Thom was personally familiar with the country and here ably sets forth the British claims to it. An important work when studying the Pacific Northwest" (Jenkins). There is also a brief summary of the discovery, exploration and settlement of the region from 1543 to 1812. Sabin 95370. Howes T161. Eberstadt 497. Decker 516. Tremaine 5287.

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