Notes of a Military Reconnaissance is a book written by W. H. Emory, detailing his journey from Fort Leavenworth, Missouri to San Diego, California. The book includes descriptions of the Arkansas, Del Norte, and Gila rivers, as well as the landscapes and terrain encountered along the way. Emory's account includes observations of the flora and fauna of the region, as well as the customs and practices of the indigenous peoples he encountered. As a military...