Opening A Highway To The Pacific, 1838-1846 (1921)

by James Christy Bell and Mary Scrugham

Book Overview

""Opening A Highway To The Pacific, 1838-1846"" is a historical non-fiction book written by James Christy Bell and originally published in 1921. The book chronicles the efforts of American explorers and politicians to establish a land route to the Pacific Ocean in the mid-19th century. Bell provides a detailed account of the various expeditions, including those led by John C. Fr�����mont, Stephen W. Kearny, and the ill-fated Donner Party. He also examines the political and economic factors that drove the push for a transcontinental highway, including the desire for territorial expansion and the need for faster transportation of goods and people. Overall, ""Opening A Highway To The Pacific, 1838-1846"" offers a comprehensive look at a pivotal period in American history and the challenges and triumphs of those who sought to connect the East and West Coasts of the United States.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: 1120665000
• ISBN13: 9781120665003
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"