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The Oregon Trail: Sketches of Prairie and Rocky Mountain Life

by Francis Parkman
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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9781163213483
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publisher Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 406
  • Original Price: USD 51.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 762 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Essays & Travelogues

The Oregon Trail: Sketches of Prairie and Rocky Mountain Life is a non-fiction book written by Francis Parkman. The book was first published in 1849 and is a detailed account of Parkman's journey on the Oregon Trail in 1846. The book is divided into two parts. The first part is a narrative of Parkman's journey from St. Louis to Fort Laramie, Wyoming. This part of the book describes the difficulties that the travelers faced, including harsh weather conditions, dangerous river crossings, and encounters with Native American tribes. The second part of the book is a collection of sketches that Parkman wrote about his experiences on the trail. These sketches cover a wide range of topics, including the landscape, wildlife, and the people he met along the way. Parkman also provides detailed descriptions of the Native American tribes that he encountered, including their customs and way of life. Overall, The Oregon Trail: Sketches of Prairie and Rocky Mountain Life is a fascinating account of one man's journey on one of the most famous trails in American history. The book provides a unique perspective on the challenges and dangers that early pioneers faced as they moved westward in search of a better life.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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