A Brief History Of Rocky Mountain Exploration With Especial Reference To The Expedition Of Lewis And Clark

A Brief History Of Rocky Mountain Exploration With Especial Reference To The Expedition Of Lewis And Clark is a book written by Reuben Gold Thwaites. The book is a comprehensive account of the exploration of the Rocky Mountains, with a special focus on the famous Lewis and Clark expedition. Thwaites provides a detailed account of the history of exploration in the region, including the early Spanish and French expeditions, as well as the explorations of the fur traders and trappers who followed. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of Rocky Mountain exploration. Thwaites provides detailed descriptions of the landscape, climate, and wildlife of the region, as well as the challenges faced by early explorers. He also explores the cultural and historical significance of the Rocky Mountains, including the role they played in the expansion of the United States.Throughout the book, Thwaites draws on a wide range of primary sources, including journals, letters, and maps, to provide a rich and vivid account of the exploration of the Rocky Mountains. The book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of the American West, and provides a fascinating insight into the challenges and triumphs of early explorers.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.