LANDING OF COLUMBUS IN AMERICA, OCTOBER 12, 1492.

OF

NORTH AMERICA,

BEING

60069

A CONCISE ACCOUNT OF THE IMPORTANT EVENTS IN THE

UNITED STATES, THE BRITISH PROVINCES,

AND MEXICO,

FROM THEIR DISCOVERY DOWN TO THE PRESENT TIME,

[1492-1877.]

SHOWING

THE STEPS IN THEIR POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS, SOCIAL, LEGISLATIVE,

AND INDUSTRIAL PROGRESS.

BY

EDWARD HOWLAND, A. M.,

Chief Author of the old "Philobiblion ;' ""Progress of Industry in the United States;"
the standard "Life of Grant ;” “Banks and Banking;” treatise on "Railroads
in Europe and America ;"
""The Treasury: and Modern and Antique
Financial Methods;" etc., etc.

With Illustrations, and a Carefully Prepared Index for Reference.

HARTFORD:

THE J. B. BURR PUBLISHING COMPANY.

1877.