This fascinating book chronicles the 1850 expedition to explore and survey the valley of the Great Salt Lake in Utah. Led by Howard Stansbury, the expedition included a team of scientists and scholars who conducted pioneering research into the flora, fauna, geology, and indigenous cultures of the region. Lavishly illustrated with maps, drawings, and photographs, this book is a compelling historical document that sheds light on an important period of American westward expansion.

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