"From his perspective as a geographer and expert in public land law, Vaughan provides the reader with historical context to the GLO, a summary of key public land laws, an understanding of the mission, roles, and administrative responsibilities of the GLO, and a review of the controversies involving migration, settlement, and American Indian title."--Page 4 of cover

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Forward by Jerome Perez, Oregon-Washington State Director 2012-2016, Bureau of Land Management"Independently published"--Title page versoRevised and enlarged edition of: A history of the United States General Land Office in Oregon, published in 2014 by the United States Bureau of Land Management

Forward by Jerome Perez, Oregon-Washington State Director 2012-2016, Bureau of Land Management"Independently published"--Title page versoRevised and enlarged edition of: A history of the United States General Land Office in Oregon, published in 2014 by the United States Bureau of Land Management