The Camel; His Organization Habits and Uses considered with reference to his introduction into the United States

Marsh, George P.

Published by Gold and Lincoln, Boston, 1856

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12mo, 224pp. Brown ribbed cloth embossed in blind with a vignette of a camel on the uppe oard and the publisher's monogram on the rear. Gile spine title. Near ontemporary ownership name in a few places, but a fine copy with only minor traces of wear. . Sabin 44735 .The author had spent time in Turkey, Egypt, Nubia, Arabia, Petraea, and Syria and was a proponent of the introduction of camels to the Unite States. Marsh wrote this during the tie then Secretary of War Jefferson Davis was considering the establishment of the U. S. Camel Corps. .

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Title
The Camel; His Organization Habits and Uses considered with reference to his introduction into the United States
Author
Marsh, George P.
Publisher
Gold and Lincoln, Boston
Publication year
1856
Condition
Near fine
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
First edition.
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