Traditional Muzzleloading Association
The Center of Camp => People of the Times => Topic started by: Uncle Russ on May 05, 2017, 01:13:20 AM
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"In 1845, a young German geologist was sent to Texas at the behest of Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels. His task was to investigate the mineral resources of this great unknown land and create an accurate map. This was the result.
Dr. Ferdinand von Roemer's explorations in the endeavor to create it won him the title, "Father of Texas Geology."
He accomplished his work with the aid of his "scientific mule." The beast faithfully carried Roemer and his instruments over thousands of square miles of the Texas landscape.
Later generations of geologists wondered at the accuracy Roemer was able to achieve in so short a time, and under such adverse conditions as the threat of hostile Indians".
Uncle Russ...
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If I'm not mistaken, Copano Bay Press sells copies of the map.
Craig
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If I'm not mistaken, Copano Bay Press sells copies of the map.
Craig
You're right! :bl th up
That map, and many others similar to it, are absolutely fascinating to look at today, knowing what we know today....many of those old maps, although accurate for their time and many even today, look like they were made by a guess, and a by-golly.....
Uncle Russ...
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Woo-Hoo!!! :hairy
Craig