Author: Squier, Ephraim George (1821-1888)
Title: Aboriginal Monuments of the State of New York. Comprising the Results of Original Surveys and Explorations; with an Illustrative Appendix. First Edition
Description: Washington, D.C.: The Smithsonian Institute : 1849. 28.5x22 cm (11¼x8¾"), rebound in later calf-backed patterned boards, spine label lettered in gilt; renewed endpapers.. OCLC Number / Unique Identifier: 221741513 iv, 9-188 pages 72 illustrations (including diagrams) XIV plates (including maps, diagrams) 33 cm... Description: iv, 188 pp. With 14 engraved plates plus numerous illustrations throughout the text. First Edition... The second volume of the "Smithsonian Contributions to Knowledge"... Condition: Staining affecting top edge and corners of page...............................Squier was a journalist, diplomat, amateur anthropologist and entrepreneur and became an authority on Central America (Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Honduras). while he was U.S. chargé d'affaires in Central America. In London he was secretary of the Honduras Interoceanic Railway Company. .

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