Early Western Travels, 1748-1846 V14: Part 1 Of James's Account Of S. H. Long's Expedition, 1819-1820 (1905) - Paperback

Early Western Travels, 1748-1846 V14: Part 1 Of James�������s Account Of S. H. Long�������s Expedition, 1819-1820 (1905) is a book edited and compiled by Reuben Gold Thwaites. The book is part of a larger series of volumes that document the early exploration and settlement of the American West. This particular volume focuses on the account of S. H. Long's Expedition, which took place between 1819 and 1820. The expedition was led by Major Stephen H. Long and was intended to explore the western territories of the United States, including the Rocky Mountains and the Missouri River. The book contains the first part of the account of the expedition, as written by Edwin James, one of the members of the expedition. The account provides a detailed and fascinating insight into the challenges and experiences of early Western exploration, including encounters with Native American tribes, the difficulties of navigating unfamiliar terrain, and the natural wonders of the region. The book is a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of the American West.A Series Of Annotated Reprints Of Some Of The Best And Rarest Contemporary Volumes Of Travel, Descriptive Of The Aborigines And Social And Economic Conditions In The Middle And Far West, During The Period Of Early American Settlement.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.