The Oregon Trail

The Oregon Trail: Sketches of Prairie and Rocky Mountain Life is a book written by Francis Parkman, an American historian and writer. The book is a detailed account of Parkman's journey along the Oregon Trail in the mid-19th century, which took him from Missouri to Oregon, covering a distance of over 2,000 miles. The book is a fascinating portrayal of life on the trail, including the challenges and hardships faced by pioneers as they made their way westward. Parkman's vivid descriptions of the prairie and the Rocky Mountains, as well as his encounters with Native American tribes, provide readers with a unique insight into the history of the American West.The Oregon Trail: Sketches of Prairie and Rocky Mountain Life is a classic of American literature, and is widely regarded as one of the most important works on the subject of westward expansion. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American West, and provides an invaluable glimpse into the lives of those who made the journey along the Oregon Trail.1906. Parkman, American historian, studied and wrote about the history of Canada and the early Northwest. Contents: The Frontier; Breaking the Ice; Fort Leavenworth; Jumping Off; The Big Blue; The Platte and the Desert; The Buffalo; Taking French Leave; Scenes at Fort Laramie; The War Parties; Scenes at the Camp; Ill-Luck; Hunting Indians; The Ogillallah Village; The Hunting Camp; The Trappers; The Black Hills; A Mountain Hunt; Passage of the Mountains; The Lonely Journey; The Pueblo and Bent's Fort; Tete Rouge, the Volunteer; Indian Alarms; The Chase; The Buffalo Camp; Down the Arkansas; and The Settlements. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.