A Geographical Description of the United States

Book excerpt: Melish's comprehensive guide provides a detailed look at the geography of the United States and its neighboring countries. With maps and illustrations, readers can explore the natural beauty and diversity of this vast region, from the Rocky Mountains to the Caribbean Sea. This is an essential read for anyone interested in the geography and history of North America. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.