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The Southwestern Expedition of Zebulon M. Pike
Hardcover
ExplorationRegional: SouthwestWest
ISBN13: 9781025387918
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 268
Weight: 1.22
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Southwestern Expedition of Zebulon M. Pike provides a primary account of one of the most significant early explorations of the American West. Following the Louisiana Purchase, Captain Zebulon Montgomery Pike was dispatched by the United States government to locate the headwaters of the Arkansas and Red Rivers and to explore the southern reaches of the newly acquired territory. This narrative details the arduous journey of Pike and his men as they traversed the Great Plains, sighted the mountain peak that would eventually bear his name, and ventured into Spanish-held territory.
The work offers invaluable historical insights into the geography, flora, fauna, and indigenous populations of the region during the early nineteenth century. It also captures the geopolitical tensions of the era, culminating in Pike's capture and detention by Spanish authorities in Santa Fe and Chihuahua. Edited by historian Milo Milton Quaife, this volume serves as a foundational text for understanding the expansion of the American frontier and the complex international rivalries that shaped the destiny of the Southwest. This firsthand record remains an essential resource for those interested in American history, westward expansion, and the spirit of early continental discovery.
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