Travels Amongst American Indians, Their Ancient Earthworks and Temples Including a Journey in Guatemala, Mexico and Yucatan, and a Visit to the Ruins of Patinamit, Utatlan, Palenque and Uxmal

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PAGE. New York. — Mr. Grinnell. — Search for Sir John Franklin. — Southern States. — The Negroes and their prospects. — Naval Academy at Annapolis. — Military Academy at West Point. — Shakers. — Boston. — Professor Agassiz. — Prairies and Glacial Action. — Coral Reefs in Florida. — Mr. Ticknor. — Shell Mounds in Florida. — Schools. — Dr. Howe’s Institution for the Blind. — Laura Bridgman 1