History of South America and Mexico ; comprising their discovery, geography, politics, commerce and revolutions. By Hon. John M. Niles. To which is annexed, A geographical and historical view of Texas, with a detailed account of the Texian revolution and war. By Hon. L. T. Pease.

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Hand drawn color map of Mexico and the Republic of Texas as of 1838. Includes political boundaries, cities, and rivers.

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Niles, John M. (John Milton) 1838.

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Hand drawn color map of Mexico and the Republic of Texas as of 1838. Includes political boundaries, cities, and rivers.

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1 map : hand col.

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Added t.-p., engraved: South America and Mexico, by Hon. John M. Niles...with a complete view of Texas.
Earlier edition published anonymously under title: A view of South America and Mexico... By a citizen of the United States.
Map removed for preservation.

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Niles, John M. (John Milton). History of South America and Mexico ; comprising their discovery, geography, politics, commerce and revolutions. By Hon. John M. Niles. To which is annexed, A geographical and historical view of Texas, with a detailed account of the Texian revolution and war. By Hon. L. T. Pease., map, 1838; Hartford. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth20806/: accessed April 27, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Special Collections.

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