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From Presidio to the Pecos River (HC)

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From Presidio to the Pecos River features a history book by Orville B. Shelburne, Jr. that details the 1852 and 1853 surveys of the U.S.-Mexico border along the Rio Grande, based on the journal of surgeon-botanist-geologist Charles C. Parry. The book describes the challenges and scientific exploration involved in surveying the rugged Big Bend region, including the use of inflatable boats, the limitations of their equipment, and the risk of attack.

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From Presidio to the Pecos River (HC)

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