Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-06-27
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BUFFALO LAND.-We sre In receipt Of this
new and agreeable volume Of over 500
pages from the press Of E. Hannsford &
Co., publishers Of first class Subscription
Books, Cincinnati and Chicago.) The au-
thor il Hon. W. Z. Webb, Of Topeka, KAN
sas, long and widely known from his con.
nection with the interests Of emigration,
and striking original and popular hu-
morist.
Il describes the wealth and wonders, the
mysteries ard msrvels Of the boundless
West-that The Wild region % much talked
about, yet 20 little understood, whose
growth and Development seem like . tale Of
Eastern magic. It is superbly illustrated
containing no less than fifty three original
and striking engravings, from actual pho
togrsphs and designs by Prof. Henry Wor-
raj, and executed 1.-THE enterprising pub
lishsrs assure us) ct > total cost Of osey
s., 900. 81
In . short review like this, 10, ofcourse,
impossible 70 oonvey perfect idea Of this
work. To any one who has the least touch
Of ''the Western Fever" it must prove real
~ invaluable; and for all classes Of read
ers, without exception, it is the liveliest
and most laugh-provoking book We haye
seen for many day. It abounds with
valuable Information, the reliability Of
which is vouched for by Governor Harvey,
Of Kansas, and others. 1t fairly brims
over with wit and humor, and many Of ito
chapters rival Mark Twsin's happisst
style. s4.
Buffalo Land embraces vide and va
ried range Of topics, among them the fol-
lowing
Details Of great interest and importance
concerning the natural features, vast re-
sources, rapid development, and almost in
credible progress of The far Western States
and Territories, with glimpses Of their
mighty futurs:
Curious aud interesting facts connected
with the climatic and other changes eouss-
quent upon the settlement and denser pop>
ulation Of the newly reclaimed Western
lands; N
Fresh and authentic information, from
official sources. respecting the supply Of
fuel and lumber available for uee on the
Great Plains; the cost Of farm. what the
emigrant should bring with him, stock
raising At the West, &c.
A full summary Of the Homestead and
Presumption laws and regulations prepar-
ed by former Register Of the U. s. Land
Office.
Full and accurate description Of the hab-
Its, characteristics, etc., of the savage red
man, buffalo, wolf, elk, antelope, etc, Is
found in their native wilds and on the cut
skirts Of civilization;
Graphic and thrilling narratives Of hunt
ing adventures, stalking the bison, eoeoun-
tiers with Indians. etc.;
Vivid pictures Of life on the frontiers;
the past and present Of the Great Plains;
the vast inland see, and the marvellous an.
imaa life with which it once teemed
Highly interesting accounts Of the geo.
Logical wonders Of the West, ahtiouaria :
and scientific researches, etc. sa
The Publishers desire agents for it every.
where, allowing exclusive territory aud the
most liberal commissions. The firm is a
prompt and reliable on. We give their
address in full: Z. Hannaford & Co., 1872
West Madison Street, Chicago, Ill. Many
Of our readers will want this book, and
agents will make money rapidly in its sale