The National Land System, 1785-1820 (1910) - Paperback

The National Land System, 1785-1820 is a historical book written by Payson Jackson Treat in 1910. The book focuses on the development and implementation of the United States' national land system during the period between 1785 and 1820. The national land system was created to facilitate the westward expansion of the country and to provide a means for the government to generate revenue. The book covers the history of the land system, including the various acts and laws that were passed to regulate the sale and distribution of public lands. It also discusses the challenges and controversies that arose during the implementation of the system, such as disputes over land ownership and conflicts with Native American tribes.Treat's book provides a detailed analysis of the national land system and its impact on the development of the United States. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, particularly the history of westward expansion and land policy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.