Overland With Kit Carson: A Narrative Of The Old Spanish Trail In '48 - Paperback

""Overland With Kit Carson: A Narrative Of The Old Spanish Trail In '48"" is a historical non-fiction book written by George Douglas Brewerton. The book is a first-hand account of Brewerton's journey on the Old Spanish Trail in 1848, alongside the famous American frontiersman and explorer, Kit Carson. The Old Spanish Trail was an important trade route that connected Santa Fe, New Mexico to Los Angeles, California, and the book provides a detailed description of the terrain, the people, and the challenges faced by the travelers during the journey. The book is divided into 16 chapters, each detailing a different aspect of the journey. The first chapter introduces the reader to Kit Carson and his reputation as a skilled guide and hunter. The subsequent chapters describe the preparations for the journey, the departure from Santa Fe, and the various settlements and landmarks encountered along the way. The book also provides vivid descriptions of the natural environment, including the deserts, mountains, and rivers that the travelers had to navigate. Throughout the book, Brewerton provides insights into the daily life of the travelers, including their interactions with Native American tribes, their encounters with wild animals, and their struggles with illness and injury. The book also includes illustrations and maps that help to bring the journey to life for the reader. Overall, ""Overland With Kit Carson: A Narrative Of The Old Spanish Trail In '48"" is a fascinating account of a historic journey that played an important role in the development of the American West. It offers a unique perspective on the challenges and triumphs of the early pioneers who helped to shape the landscape and culture of the region.Contents Include: From Los Angeles To The Mojave, From The Archilette To Little Salt Lake, Incidents Of Travel In New Mexico.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.