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Fremont's Fourth Expedition: A Documentary Account of the Disaster of 1848-1849

Fremont's Fourth Expedition: A Documentary Account of the Disaster of 1848-1849

Hafen, Leroy R.
Hafen, Ann W.

Hardcover

Travel Writing20th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1258511436
ISBN13: 9781258511432
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Oct 27 2012
Pages: 318
Weight: 1.31
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Fremont's Fourth Expedition: A Documentary Account Of The Disaster Of 1848-1849 is a book written by LeRoy R. Hafen that provides a detailed historical account of the fourth expedition led by John C. Fremont in the years 1848-1849. The book is based on extensive research and primary sources, including diaries, letters, and official reports. The expedition was organized by Fremont, who was a renowned explorer and military officer, with the aim of exploring and mapping the American West. However, the expedition was plagued by a series of disasters, including harsh weather conditions, lack of supplies, and conflicts with Native American tribes. Hafen's book offers a comprehensive analysis of the expedition, detailing the challenges faced by the explorers and the decisions made by Fremont and his team. The book also sheds light on the political and social context of the time, including the tensions between the United States and Mexico, and the impact of the California Gold Rush on the region. Overall, Fremont's Fourth Expedition is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American West, the exploration of the frontier, and the challenges faced by early pioneers and explorers.With Diaries, Letters, And Reports By Participants In The Tragedy. Far West And The Rockies Historical Series, 1820-1875, V11.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.

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