Farnham's Travels in the Great Western Prairies Etc. Part 2 October 21-December 4 1839

<p>Journey back to the American West in the mid-19th century with this compilation of firsthand accounts detailing western expansion and frontier life. Part II of Farnham's Travels in the Great Western Prairies etc. chronicles Thomas Jefferson Farnham's observations from October to December 1839 offering insights into the landscape of the Great Plains. Paired with this is De Smet's Oregon Missions and Travels over the Rocky Mountains 1845-1846 in which Pierre Jean De Smet recounts his experiences with Native Americans and missionary work in the Oregon Territory. <p/>These historical narratives provide invaluable perspectives on the interactions between settlers and indigenous populations during a pivotal period in American history. Explore the challenges and triumphs of westward movement as seen through the eyes of those who lived it. A vital resource for anyone interested in the history of the American West the Oregon Trail and the complex relationship between cultures on the frontier. Focuses on the history of the 19th-century United States and travel in the American West.<br></p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>