The California And Oregon Trail by Francis Parkman
Sketches of Prairie and Rocky-Mountain Life
This book is a vivid historical account of a 19th-century journey across the American frontier, detailing the author's experiences while traveling from the Missouri River to the Rocky Mountains and onward to the Pacific Coast. The narrative captures the rugged beauty of the landscape, the hardships faced by pioneers, and the complex interactions with Native American tribes. The author's observations provide a rich portrayal of the untamed West, offering insights into the daily life, culture, and spirit of adventure that characterized the era of westward expansion.
The 11636th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1849
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 300-400
- Words
- 145,000
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
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- The Oregon Trail
- The Conspiracy of Pontiac and the Indian War after the Conquest of Canada
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- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)