First Across The Continent

""First Across The Continent"" is a historical account of the first transcontinental journey across the United States by a group of explorers led by John C. Fr�����mont. Written by Noah Brooks, a journalist and friend of Abraham Lincoln, the book tells the story of the expedition that set out from St. Louis, Missouri in 1842 and traveled through the Rocky Mountains, the Great Basin, and the Sierra Nevada Mountains before reaching California. The journey, which took over a year to complete, was filled with dangers and challenges, including encounters with Native American tribes, harsh weather conditions, and treacherous terrain. Brooks' narrative is based on Fr�����mont's own journals and reports, as well as interviews with members of the expedition. The book provides a vivid and detailed account of this historic journey, as well as insights into the political and social context of the time. It is a fascinating read for anyone interested in American history, exploration, and adventure.The despatches sent to Washington by these men contained the first official report from Lewis and Clark since their departure from St. Louis, May 16, 1803; and they were the last word from the explorers until their return in September, 1806. During all that long interval, the adventurers were not heard of in the States.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.