The Oregon Trail by Francis Parkman
Sketches of Prairie and Rocky-Mountain Life
"The Oregon Trail" is a historical account of a two-and-a-half month summer tour in 1846 of the U.S. states of Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, and Wyoming. The book captures the experiences of the author and his companion as they journey from St. Louis to the Rocky Mountains and back. The narrative is rich with descriptions of the landscapes, wildlife, and people they encounter, including several Native American tribes. The book provides a vivid depiction of the West before industrialization and settlement.
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- Published
- 1849
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 300-350
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.8)
- Alternate Titles
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- The California And Oregon Trail
- The Conspiracy of Pontiac and the Indian War after the Conquest of Canada
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 31st on Extreme Classics: The 100 Greatest Adventure Books of All Time (National Geographic Adventure Magazine)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)