{"product_id":"1848-notes-of-a-military-reconnoissance-to-san-diego-w-h-emory-us-west-history","title":"1848 Notes of a Military Reconnoissance to San Diego W. H. Emory US West History","description":"Offered is a rare 1848 first edition of Notes of a Military Reconnoissance, from Fort Leavenworth, in Missouri, to San Diego, in California, by Brevet Major W. H. Emory of the Corps of Topographical Engineers. This landmark text documents the 1846–1847 expedition with the Army of the West and is a foundational work in the exploration of the American Southwest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition Notes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe exterior binding shows significant wear and age-related darkening.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe interior exhibits characteristic foxing and atmospheric staining consistent with an 1848 publication.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe text block remains intact and securely bound.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis volume contains essential period illustrations, including detailed plates of regional botany and historic architecture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eItem Specifics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: W. H. Emory\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle: Notes of a Military Reconnoissance, from Fort Leavenworth to San Diego\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublication Year: 1848\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Wendell and Van Benthuysen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSubject: Americana, Western Expansion, Military History, Topography","brand":"The Vintage Paper Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58748525871264,"sku":null,"price":298.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1056\/6284\/0992\/files\/d5a606e7-81d1-4c39-ae96-bc90f8d6e8db.jpg?v=1787280304","url":"https:\/\/vintagepapervault.com\/products\/1848-notes-of-a-military-reconnoissance-to-san-diego-w-h-emory-us-west-history","provider":"Vintage Paper Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}