Originally published in 1854, this book provides a firsthand account of the work of the United States and Mexican Boundary Commission. The author, John Russell Bartlett, was an experienced explorer and linguist, and his descriptions of the landscapes, peoples, and customs of the American Southwest and northern Mexico make for fascinating reading.

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