Bøger af Joseph Warren Fabens

Providing insight into the debate surrounding the use of camels in the American West, this fascinating volume explores the history of camel transport and its potential application in the arid regions of the United States. Drawing on contemporary sources and expert opinion, this book offers a comprehensive survey of this little-known chapter in American history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the natural resources and geography of Santo Domingo. Written in the late 19th century, it provides a fascinating snapshot of the island's history and economic prospects at the time.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Uses of the Camel is a book written by Joseph Warren Fabens in 1865. The book explores the potential benefits of introducing camels into the western states and territories of the United States. Fabens argues that camels could be used as pack animals, transportation, and even as a source of meat and milk. He also discusses the history of camels and their use in other parts of the world, as well as the challenges that would need to be overcome in order to successfully introduce them to the American West. The book provides a detailed analysis of the potential economic and practical benefits of using camels in this region, as well as the potential cultural and societal impacts of introducing a new animal species. Overall, The Uses of the Camel is a fascinating historical document that sheds light on a little-known chapter in American history and offers insights into the challenges and opportunities of introducing new species into different environments.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ The Camel Hunt: A Narrative Of Personal Adventure Joseph Warren Fabens J. Munroe and Company, 1851 Travel; Essays & Travelogues; Travel / Essays & Travelogues; Voyages and travels

""The Camel Hunt: A Narrative of Personal Adventure"" is a book written by Joseph Warren Fabens and published in 1851. The book is a first-hand account of the author's journey through the American Southwest in search of wild camels. In the mid-1800s, the United States Army was experimenting with using camels as pack animals in the arid regions of the Southwest. Fabens, a young man at the time, was intrigued by this idea and decided to embark on a personal adventure to find and capture wild camels. The book chronicles Fabens' journey from Texas to California, detailing his encounters with Native American tribes, Mexican ranchers, and other adventurers along the way. He describes the harsh conditions of the desert landscape and the challenges he faced in tracking and capturing the elusive camels.Throughout the book, Fabens provides vivid descriptions of the natural beauty of the Southwest and the unique culture of the people who lived there. He also shares his thoughts on the potential benefits of using camels for transportation and the challenges of introducing a new species to an unfamiliar environment.""The Camel Hunt"" is a fascinating historical document that offers a glimpse into the early days of American exploration and the efforts to adapt to the challenges of the frontier. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American Southwest, the use of animals in transportation, or the personal accounts of adventurers and explorers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

In The Tropics: By A Settler In Santo Domingo is a book written by Joseph Warren Fabens. The book is a memoir of Fabens' experience as a settler in Santo Domingo, a Caribbean island nation. Fabens describes the tropical climate, the people, the culture, and the natural beauty of the island. He also writes about the challenges he faced as a settler, including the difficulty of finding suitable land for farming and the struggle to establish a successful plantation. Fabens gives an account of the political situation in Santo Domingo at the time, including the conflicts between the Haitian and Dominican governments. The book provides a unique perspective on life in Santo Domingo in the mid-19th century, and is a valuable historical document.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Title: In the tropics.Author: Joseph Warren FabensPublisher: Gale, Sabin Americana Description: Based on Joseph Sabin's famed bibliography, Bibliotheca Americana, Sabin Americana, 1500--1926 contains a collection of books, pamphlets, serials and other works about the Americas, from the time of their discovery to the early 1900s. Sabin Americana is rich in original accounts of discovery and exploration, pioneering and westward expansion, the U.S. Civil War and other military actions, Native Americans, slavery and abolition, religious history and more.Sabin Americana offers an up-close perspective on life in the western hemisphere, encompassing the arrival of the Europeans on the shores of North America in the late 15th century to the first decades of the 20th century. Covering a span of over 400 years in North, Central and South America as well as the Caribbean, this collection highlights the society, politics, religious beliefs, culture, contemporary opinions and momentous events of the time. It provides access to documents from an assortment of genres, sermons, political tracts, newspapers, books, pamphlets, maps, legislation, literature and more.Now for the first time, these high-quality digital scans of original works are available via print-on-demand, making them readily accessible to libraries, students, independent scholars, and readers of all ages.++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++SourceLibrary: Huntington LibraryDocumentID: SABCP04988500CollectionID: CTRG04-B891PublicationDate: 18630101SourceBibCitation: Selected Americana from Sabin's Dictionary of books relating to AmericaNotes: Pub. later under title: Life in Santo Domingo.Collation: 306 p.; 20 cm

Title: A story of life on the Isthmus.Author: Joseph Warren FabensPublisher: Gale, Sabin Americana Description: Based on Joseph Sabin's famed bibliography, Bibliotheca Americana, Sabin Americana, 1500--1926 contains a collection of books, pamphlets, serials and other works about the Americas, from the time of their discovery to the early 1900s. Sabin Americana is rich in original accounts of discovery and exploration, pioneering and westward expansion, the U.S. Civil War and other military actions, Native Americans, slavery and abolition, religious history and more.Sabin Americana offers an up-close perspective on life in the western hemisphere, encompassing the arrival of the Europeans on the shores of North America in the late 15th century to the first decades of the 20th century. Covering a span of over 400 years in North, Central and South America as well as the Caribbean, this collection highlights the society, politics, religious beliefs, culture, contemporary opinions and momentous events of the time. It provides access to documents from an assortment of genres, sermons, political tracts, newspapers, books, pamphlets, maps, legislation, literature and more.Now for the first time, these high-quality digital scans of original works are available via print-on-demand, making them readily accessible to libraries, students, independent scholars, and readers of all ages.++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++SourceLibrary: Huntington LibraryDocumentID: SABCP04585500CollectionID: CTRG03-B1098PublicationDate: 18530101SourceBibCitation: Selected Americana from Sabin's Dictionary of books relating to AmericaNotes: "Originally composed as a kind of sequel ... to 'The camel hunt'."--Cf. Pref.Collation: 215 p