Fremont And 49; The Story Of A Remarkable Career And Its Relation To The Exploration And Development Of Our Western Territory, Especially Of Californi

by Frederick Samuel Dellenbaugh

Book Overview

""Fremont and 49"" is a historical book written by Frederick S. Dellenbaugh that chronicles the life and career of John C. Fremont, an American explorer, soldier, and politician who played a significant role in the exploration and development of the Western United States, particularly California. The book provides a detailed account of Fremont's expeditions and surveys of the West, including his travels through the Rocky Mountains, the Sierra Nevada, and the Great Basin. It also explores his political career, including his controversial role in the Mexican-American War, his unsuccessful bid for the presidency, and his involvement in the California Gold Rush of 1849. Through extensive research and analysis, Dellenbaugh paints a vivid portrait of Fremont and his impact on the history of the American West. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of exploration, Western expansion, and the pioneers who shaped America's frontier.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428651845
• ISBN13: 9781428651845
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 728 Pages
• Weight: 2.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"