Border states of Mexico: Sonora, Sinaloa, Chihuahua and Durango. With a general sketch of the republic of Mexico, and Lower California, Coahuila, New Leon and Tamaulipas. A complete description of the best regions for the settler, miner and the advance guard of American civilization

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