North American States

English Proper noun the North American States en rare en United States of America, en country continent/North America a. en 1800 George Newenham Wright; et al China... 65 Perhaps no country in the world possesses coal in greater quantity and variety than the empire of China, and from the practiced industry and extraordinary imitatory powers of the people, it is more than probable, that before many years shall roll over their history, their noble rivers will be navigated, like those of the North American States, by numerous and well-equipped steam-boats.