The Story Of A Pathfinder (1907)

The Story Of A Pathfinder is a book written by Philander Deming and originally published in 1907. The book tells the story of a man named John C. Fremont, who was a famous explorer and pathfinder in the mid-19th century. Fremont was born into a wealthy family in Virginia and was educated at West Point. He went on to become a surveyor and explorer, leading expeditions to the American West and helping to map out new territories. The book follows Fremont's life from his early days as a surveyor to his expeditions in the American West, including his famous 1842 expedition to Oregon and his 1846 expedition to California. The book also covers his involvement in the Mexican-American War and his later political career, including his unsuccessful bid for the presidency in 1856. Throughout the book, Deming paints a vivid picture of Fremont's life, including his struggles and triumphs as a pathfinder and explorer. He also provides insight into the social and political climate of the time, including the tensions between the United States and Mexico and the growing conflict over slavery. Overall, The Story Of A Pathfinder is a fascinating look at the life of one of America's most famous explorers and a valuable historical document that provides insight into the early days of the American West.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some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.