Book Description

This book provides a fascinating account of travel in the American West during the mid-nineteenth century. Written in the form of a series of letters, it offers vivid descriptions of the landscapes, people, and customs of the region, and provides a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities of life on the frontier. With contributions from both George F. Pierce and Thomas O. Summers, this book is both informative and entertaining. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.