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Author Flagg, Edmund, 1815-1890
Author Smet, Pierre-Jean de, 1801-1873
Editor Thwaites, Reuben Gold, 1853-1913
Title Flagg's The Far West, 1836-1837, part 2; and De Smet's Letters and Sketches, 1841-1842
Series Title Early western travels, 1748-1846, v. 27
Credits Produced by Douglas L. Alley, III, Greg Bergquist and the
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Summary "Flagg's The Far West, 1836-1837, Part 2; and De Smet's Letters and Sketches…" is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a collection of annotated reprints from significant contemporary travel volumes, focusing on the experiences and observations from the period of early American settlement in the Middle and Far West. The text primarily chronicles the journeys and interactions of early explorers and settlers, delving into the intricacies of Western life, the landscape, and the socio-economic conditions of the time. The opening of the book introduces a traveler who, amidst the darkness of an Illinois night following a storm, reflects on nature's grandeur and melancholy. After a night of wandering, he encounters the sights and sounds of the land, as well as the rustic charm of settlers along his route. Through his journey, the narrative paints a vivid portrait of early frontier life, intertwining reflections on the beauty of the natural environment with observations about human connections and the simplicity of the settlers' existence. The setting, with its rich imagery of the landscape and the poignant experiences of the traveler, beckons readers to explore the historical depths of a time when the American West was still unfolding. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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 Indians of North America -- Missions
Subject Rocky Mountains
Subject Illinois -- Description and travel
Subject Siksika Indians
Subject Missouri -- Description and travel
Subject Mississippi River Valley -- Description and travel
Subject Salish Indians
Category Text
EBook-No. 42090
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Nov 29, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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