This book details the U.S. government's experiment with camels in the Army before the outbreak of the Civil War. Imported from the Middle East in 1855 on the navy's USS Supply, the camels were commissioned as beasts of burden in the survey expeditions across the arid Southwest. With an extensive collection of rare photographs, drawings, and maps, this historically accurate narrative is highlighted by numerous excerpts from journals by those who actually lived the adventure.
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This book details the U.S. government's experiment with camels in the Army before the outbreak of the Civil War. Imported from the Middle East in 1855 on the navy's USS Supply, the camels were commissioned as beasts of burden in the survey expeditions across the arid Southwest. With an extensive collection of rare photographs, drawings, and maps, this historically accurate narrative is highlighted by numerous excerpts from journals by those who actually lived the adventure.
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Add this copy of Noble Brutes to cart. $21.75, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Brownstown, MI, UNITED STATES, published 1994 by Republic of Texas Press.
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Fair. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are solid. the cover is intact, but may show scuffs or light creases, as well as a possible rolled corner. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, The former owner may have written their name inside the front or back cover. COVER WILL VARY. The cover has curled corners.
Add this copy of Noble Brutes: Camels on the American Frontier to cart. $56.65, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1994 by Wordware.
