Publisher's Synopsis
The Pioneer West is a historical non-fiction book written by Joseph Lewis French. The book explores the early days of the American West, from the arrival of the first European explorers to the end of the 19th century. It covers a wide range of topics, including the fur trade, the Oregon Trail, the California Gold Rush, and the Indian Wars.French provides a detailed account of the people who played a significant role in the development of the West, including explorers, traders, settlers, and Native Americans. He also describes the harsh living conditions and the challenges that these pioneers faced, such as disease, starvation, and attacks by hostile tribes.The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of the West, such as the mountain men, the Texas Revolution, and the Pony Express. Each chapter includes anecdotes and stories that bring the history to life and make it more accessible to the reader.Overall, The Pioneer West is an engaging and informative book that provides a comprehensive overview of the early days of the American West. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the United States and the people who helped shape it.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.
