The Colorado River Campaign, 1781-1782: Diary Of Pedro Fages (1913)

by Pedro Fages

Book Overview

The Colorado River Campaign, 1781-1782: Diary Of Pedro Fages is a historical book written by Pedro Fages. It was first published in 1913 and provides a detailed account of the Colorado River campaign that took place between 1781 and 1782. The book is based on the diary entries of Fages, who was a Spanish explorer and military officer. The Colorado River campaign was a military expedition that was carried out by Spanish soldiers and Native American allies. The objective of the campaign was to explore the Colorado River and establish Spanish presence in the region. The campaign was led by Fages, who was the governor of the Californias at the time. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific aspect of the campaign. Fages provides a detailed description of the terrain, the climate, and the various challenges that the soldiers faced during the expedition. He also writes about the interactions between the Spanish soldiers and the Native American tribes that they encountered along the way. The diary entries provide a unique perspective on the campaign, as they are written from the point of view of someone who was directly involved in the expedition. Fages writes about the strategies that were employed by the Spanish soldiers, as well as the tactics used by the Native American tribes to defend their territory. Overall, The Colorado River Campaign, 1781-1782: Diary Of Pedro Fages is an important historical document that provides insight into the early exploration of the American Southwest. It is a valuable resource for historians, students, and anyone interested in the history of the region.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: 1165758105
• ISBN13: 9781165758104
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 102 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"