| Author |
Farnham, Thomas Jefferson, 1804-1848 |
| Author |
Smet, Pierre-Jean de, 1801-1873 |
| Editor |
Thwaites, Reuben Gold, 1853-1913 |
| Title |
Farnham's Travels in the Great Western Prairies, etc., part 2, October 21-December 4, 1839
and De Smet's Oregon Missions and Travels over the Rocky Mountains, 1845-1846
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| Original Publication |
United States: The Arthur H. Clark Company,1906.
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| Series Title |
Early western travels, 1748-1846, v. 29
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Farnham's Travels in the Great Western Prairies, etc. Part 2" by Thomas Jefferson Farnham is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work explores the early exploration and settlement of the American West, particularly focused on experiences in the Oregon Territory and the various interactions with indigenous populations and settlers. The narrative provides an insightful look into the socio-economic conditions and the natural beauty of the region during this transformative period in American history. At the start of this volume, Farnham recounts his journey beginning with his departure from Vancouver. He vividly describes the geography of Wappatoo Island and the Willamette River, detailing the diverse flora, the river's navigability, and significant landmarks along his route. Farnham interacts with a band of settlers, including a Kentuckian trapper and the inhabitants of a mission, shedding light on their livelihoods, farming practices, and attempts at civilization in the midst of the wilderness. This opening section effectively sets the stage for exploring the broader themes of migration, settlement, and cultural exchange as Americans pushed westward during the period of early American settlement. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
F590.3: United States local history: The West. Trans-Mississippi Region. Great Plains
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| Subject |
West (U.S.) -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Overland journeys to the Pacific
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| Subject |
Oregon -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
West (U.S.) -- History -- To 1848
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| Subject |
Rocky Mountains -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Indians of North America -- West (U.S.)
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67730 |
| Release Date |
Mar 28, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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