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Opening A Highway To The Pacific, 1838-1846 (1921)

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""Opening A Highway To The Pacific, 1838-1846"" is a historical book written by James Christy Bell and published in 1921. The book is a detailed account of the efforts made by the United States to establish a route to the Pacific Ocean during the period between 1838 and 1846. It chronicles the various expeditions and explorations that were undertaken by the government, military, and private individuals in order to find a viable path to the west coast.The book covers the role played by famous explorers such as John C. Fremont and Kit Carson, as well as the challenges they faced in traversing the rugged terrain of the American West. It also delves into the political and economic factors that motivated the United States to seek a route to the Pacific, including the desire to expand trade and establish a stronger presence in the region.Bell's writing style is engaging and informative, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the events and personalities that shaped this pivotal period in American history. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of westward expansion and the development of the United States as a global power.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781166975357
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 222
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x12 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 304 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 25. november 2024
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""Opening A Highway To The Pacific, 1838-1846"" is a historical book written by James Christy Bell and published in 1921. The book is a detailed account of the efforts made by the United States to establish a route to the Pacific Ocean during the period between 1838 and 1846. It chronicles the various expeditions and explorations that were undertaken by the government, military, and private individuals in order to find a viable path to the west coast.The book covers the role played by famous explorers such as John C. Fremont and Kit Carson, as well as the challenges they faced in traversing the rugged terrain of the American West. It also delves into the political and economic factors that motivated the United States to seek a route to the Pacific, including the desire to expand trade and establish a stronger presence in the region.Bell's writing style is engaging and informative, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the events and personalities that shaped this pivotal period in American history. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of westward expansion and the development of the United States as a global power.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.

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