Westward Extension, 1841-1850A vivid portrait of a turbulent & crowded decade. Although the emphasis is on expansion, the book is largely a history of the U.S. during the years covered. Also discussed are party struggle & the domestic problems of the Tyler & Polk administrations. Illus. |
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THE QUARREL BETWEEN TYLER AND THE WHIGS | 51 |
ADJUSTMENT OF THE MAINE BOUNDARY CON | 67 |
THE TEXAN QUESTION 18191841 | 85 |
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