Journey Through Russia and Siberia, 1787-1788: The Journal and Selected LettersUniversity of Wisconsin Press, 1966 - 293 pages |
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Page 37
... Jefferson credited himself with the original idea not only of Ledyard's proceeding to Kamchatka from Western Eu- rope in order to reach the west coast of America but of his crossing North America as well . In a biographical sketch of ...
... Jefferson credited himself with the original idea not only of Ledyard's proceeding to Kamchatka from Western Eu- rope in order to reach the west coast of America but of his crossing North America as well . In a biographical sketch of ...
Page 38
... Jefferson thought of crossing the North American continent to the east coast . Furthermore , he knew better than any other American , through his experiences at Unalaska and Avacha Bay , what communications existed be- tween St ...
... Jefferson thought of crossing the North American continent to the east coast . Furthermore , he knew better than any other American , through his experiences at Unalaska and Avacha Bay , what communications existed be- tween St ...
Page 39
... Jefferson to procure Ledyard a passport through the Russian Empire . Jefferson wished to assure Ledyard a passport , the proper letters of recommendation , and the good will of the imperial authorities . According to Jefferson's later ...
... Jefferson to procure Ledyard a passport through the Russian Empire . Jefferson wished to assure Ledyard a passport , the proper letters of recommendation , and the good will of the imperial authorities . According to Jefferson's later ...
Contents
A Biographical Sketch | 3 |
Significance and Problems of Interpre | 32 |
Siberia in the Eighteenth Century | 53 |
Copyright | |
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