The Oregon Trail: Sketches of Prairie and Rocky-Mountain Life by Francis Parkman
"The Oregon Trail: Sketches of Prairie and Rocky-Mountain Life" by Francis Parkman is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the experiences and observations of the author and his companion as they embark on a significant journey across the American frontier to the Rocky Mountains, illustrating the diverse array of emigrants, traders, and Indigenous peoples they encounter along the way. The opening of the work sets the scenein St. Louis in the spring of 1846, highlighting the bustling activity as people prepare for their journeys to Oregon and California. Parkman and his friend Quincy A. Shaw board a steamboat, the Radnor, laden with supplies and passengers from varied backgrounds. The narrative captures their initial experiences on the river as they navigate the physical challenges of the Missouri and the multitude of characters around them, including traders and adventurers. As they progress, the narrative foreshadows the hardships and adventures to come, celebrating the spirit of exploration while addressing the complexities of the American frontier. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Parkman, Francis, 1823-1893 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Oregon Trail: Sketches of Prairie and Rocky-Mountain Life |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Oregon_Trail:_Sketches_of_Prairie_and_Rocky-Mountain_Life |
| Credits | Produced by Donald Lainson; David Widger |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F590.3: United States local history: The West. Trans-Mississippi Region. Great Plains |
| Subject | West (U.S.) -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.) |
| Subject | Parkman, Francis, 1823-1893 -- Travel -- West (U.S.) |
| Subject | West (U.S.) -- History -- To 1848 |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- West (U.S.) |
| Subject | Oregon National Historic Trail |
| Subject | California National Historic Trail |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 1015 |
| Release Date | Apr 27, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 738 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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