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The Oregon Trail: Sketches of Prairie and Rocky Mountain Life

The Oregon Trail: Sketches of Prairie and Rocky Mountain Life

Parkman, Francis

Paperback

Historical Figures19th Century United States HistoryRegional: Pacific Northwest

ISBN10: 1417923865
ISBN13: 9781417923861
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2004
Pages: 404
Weight: 1.30
Height: 0.90 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Oregon Trail: Sketches of Prairie and Rocky Mountain Life is a classic book written by Francis Parkman, originally published in 1849. The book is a memoir of Parkman's journey along the Oregon Trail, a historic route used by pioneers in the mid-19th century to travel from Missouri to Oregon.In this book, Parkman provides a vivid and detailed account of his experiences traveling westward across the prairies and through the Rocky Mountains. He describes the challenges and dangers of the journey, including harsh weather, treacherous terrain, and encounters with Native American tribes.Parkman's writing is rich with historical detail and provides a valuable insight into the lives of the pioneers who made this journey. He also provides a fascinating look at the natural landscape and wildlife of the American West during this time period.The Oregon Trail: Sketches of Prairie and Rocky Mountain Life is an important work of American literature and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American West or the experiences of the pioneers who helped shape the country.1906. Parkman, American historian, studied and wrote about the history of Canada and the early Northwest. Contents: The Frontier; Breaking the Ice; Fort Leavenworth; Jumping Off; The Big Blue; The Platte and the Desert; The Buffalo; Taking French Leave; Scenes at Fort Laramie; The War Parties; Scenes at the Camp; Ill-Luck; Hunting Indians; The Ogillallah Village; The Hunting Camp; The Trappers; The Black Hills; A Mountain Hunt; Passage of the Mountains; The Lonely Journey; The Pueblo and Bent's Fort; Tete Rouge, the Volunteer; Indian Alarms; The Chase; The Buffalo Camp; Down the Arkansas; and The Settlements. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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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