Summer Rambles In The West

By Elizabeth Fries Ellet and Mrs. Ellet

Book Overview

Summer Rambles in the West is a travelogue written by American author and historian Elizabeth Fries Lummis Ellet, who published under the pen name Mrs. Ellet. The book was first published in 1853 and describes her travels through the western United States during the summer of 1852.Ellet begins her journey in St. Louis, Missouri, and travels westward through Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, and Wyoming. Along the way, she describes the landscape, flora, fauna, and people she encounters. She also provides historical and cultural context for the places she visits, including Native American tribes, the Pony Express, and the Oregon Trail.Ellet's writing style is descriptive and engaging, and she often includes anecdotes and personal observations. She also includes illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the places she describes.Summer Rambles in the West is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the early settlement and exploration of the American West. It is also a fascinating travelogue that captures the beauty and wonder of the western landscape.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: 1163943711
• ISBN13: 9781163943717
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"