Adventures Of Captain Bonneville: Or Scenes Beyond The Rocky Mountains Of The Far West (1837) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166469474)

The Adventures of Captain Bonneville: Or Scenes Beyond the Rocky Mountains of the Far West is a travelogue and memoir written by the American author Washington Irving. The book, originally published in 1837, follows the adventures of Captain Benjamin Bonneville, a United States Army officer who explored the western United States in the 1830s.The book is divided into two parts. The first part chronicles Bonneville's journey from Fort Osage in Missouri to the Rocky Mountains, where he and his men encounter Native American tribes, explore the wilderness, and engage in trade with fur trappers. The second part of the book details Bonneville's travels through Oregon and California, where he meets with Spanish and Mexican officials, explores the Pacific coast, and interacts with Native American tribes.Throughout the book, Irving provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes, wildlife, and people that Bonneville encounters on his journey. He also includes historical and cultural information about the Native American tribes and the Spanish and Mexican settlements in the region.The Adventures of Captain Bonneville: Or Scenes Beyond the Rocky Mountains of the Far West is a fascinating account of early exploration and adventure in the American West. It offers readers a glimpse into a time and place that was still largely unknown and unexplored, and provides a valuable historical record of the people and events that shaped 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.

Author: Washington Irving
ISBN-10: 1166469476
ISBN-13: 9781166469474
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 308
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.65d