Pioneering The West, 1846 To 1878: Major Howard Egan's Diary (1917) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164334774)

Pioneering The West, 1846 To 1878: Major Howard Egan�������s Diary (1917) is a historical book that chronicles the journey of Major Howard Egan and his fellow pioneers as they traveled through the western United States in the mid-19th century. The book is written by Howard R. Egan, the grandson of Major Egan, who compiled and edited his grandfather's diary entries. The diary entries cover Egan's experiences as a member of the Mormon Battalion, his time as a pioneer in the Salt Lake Valley, and his involvement in the Pony Express. The book provides a firsthand account of the challenges and triumphs of the early settlers in the American West, including encounters with Native Americans, the harsh realities of frontier life, and the growth of the western economy. Pioneering The West, 1846 To 1878: Major Howard Egan�������s Diary (1917) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American West and the experiences of those who helped shape it.Also Thrilling Experiences Of Pre-Frontier Life Among Indians, Their Traits, Civil And Savage, And Part Of Autobiography, Inter-Related To His Fathers.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: Howard R. Egan
ISBN-10: 1164334778
ISBN-13: 9781164334774
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 308
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.37lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d