Publisher's Synopsis
""The Oregon Trail: Sketches of Prairie and Rocky Mountain Life"" is a classic historical book written by Francis Parkman. It is a first-person account of his journey along the Oregon Trail in the mid-19th century. The book is a detailed and vivid portrayal of the American West during the time of the pioneers. It covers the author's experiences as he traveled through the Great Plains, the Rocky Mountains, and the Oregon Territory. Parkman describes the landscapes, the flora and fauna, and the people he encountered along the way. He also provides a fascinating insight into the daily life of the pioneers, their struggles, and their triumphs. The book is a captivating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the American West, the Oregon Trail, or 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.
