A Narrative of a Journey in the Prairie (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162600918)

""A Narrative of a Journey in the Prairie"" is a book written by Albert Pike, chronicling his travels through the American prairies in the mid-19th century. The book is a first-hand account of Pike's experiences as he explores the vast, open spaces of the prairie, encountering a variety of wildlife and meeting with Native American tribes along the way. Pike describes the landscape in vivid detail, painting a picture of the prairie's beauty and grandeur, as well as its challenges and dangers. He also reflects on the cultural and political issues of the time, including the ongoing conflicts between settlers and Native Americans. Overall, ""A Narrative of a Journey in the Prairie"" is a fascinating and informative account of a unique period in American history, offering readers a glimpse into the life and landscape of the American prairie in the mid-19th century.1835. In 1835, General Pike published this essay as a serial in the columns of his paper, �������The Arkansas Advocate�������. In this work, General Pike relates a journey into the �������great American desert������� ranging somewhere near the edge of Arkansas to the west edge of the Rocky Mountains. The story he tells is perfectly the truth, and nothing is exaggerated or extenuated in the narrative.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.

Author: Albert Pike
ISBN-10: 1162600918
ISBN-13: 9781162600918
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 80
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.44lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.17d