Trip To The Far West (1840)

by Baker Peter Smith

Book Overview

""Trip to the Far West"" is a travelogue written by Baker Peter Smith and first published in 1840. The book chronicles the author's journey from New York City to the western frontier of the United States. Smith describes his experiences traveling by steamboat, stagecoach, and on foot through the Great Plains, encountering Native American tribes, and witnessing the impact of American expansion on the land and its people. The book also includes detailed observations of the flora and fauna of the region, as well as the social and cultural practices of the people he encounters. ""Trip to the Far West"" provides a unique glimpse into the early days of westward expansion and the challenges faced by those who ventured into the unknown territories of the American 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: 1104927349
• ISBN13: 9781104927349
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"