(West) Map to Illustrate an Exploration of the Country, lying be Rome losing the race

losing the race

and this map was made to show the key players

A fine engraving on a clean sheet

A small hand written label appears on the front when folded down and appears to state in German the title and a date of April 26 1899

where "Tejas" is still vaguely heart shaped and bordered by a large New Mexico

(West) Map to Illustrate an Exploration of the Country, lying be Rome losing the raceMap To Illustrate and Exploration of the Country, lying between the Missouri River and the Rocky Mountains, on the line of the Nebraska or Platte River An important map for the West by Charles Preuss and Fremont, and a key work for western exploration and for igniting the career of the "pathfinder" J. C. Fremont, as they chart the route to South Pass. With Charles Preuss as cartographer, Kit Carson as the guide and experienced explorer, Fremont mapped