Letters And Sketches With A Narrative Of A Year's Residence Among The Indian Tribes Of The Rocky Mountains 1843 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781432609740)

""Letters and Sketches with a Narrative of a Year's Residence Among the Indian Tribes of the Rocky Mountains 1843"" is a book written by Pierre Jean de Smet. This book is a firsthand account of the author's experiences during his year-long stay with the Indian tribes of the Rocky Mountains in 1843. The book is a collection of letters and sketches that he wrote during his stay, which provides an insight into the customs, traditions, and way of life of the native tribes. The author describes his journey from St. Louis to the Rocky Mountains, detailing his encounters with various tribes along the way. He also talks about his experiences living with the tribes, learning their language, and participating in their daily activities. The book provides a unique perspective on the life and culture of the Indian tribes of the Rocky Mountains during the mid-19th century. The author's sketches and illustrations add a visual element to the book, giving readers a glimpse into the landscapes, flora, and fauna of the region. Overall, ""Letters and Sketches with a Narrative of a Year's Residence Among the Indian Tribes of the Rocky Mountains 1843"" is an informative and engaging account of the author's experiences with the native tribes, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the American West.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: Pierre Jean de Smet
ISBN-10: 1432609742
ISBN-13: 9781432609740
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/17/2005
Pages: 280
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.28lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d