03327cam a22004213u 4500 73714 UtSlPG 20260610134715.0 m cr n 260607r20241904utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 F590.3 Thwaites, Reuben Gold, 1853-1913 Journals of Conrad Weiser (1748), George Croghan (1750-1765), Christian Frederick Post (1758), and Thomas Morris (1764) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Early western travels, 1748-1846, volume 1 Release date is 2024-05-27 Journal of a tour to the Ohio; August 11-October 2, 1748, by Conrad Weiser -- A selection of letters and journals relating to tours into the western country [1750-1765], by George Croghan -- Two journals of western tours [1758, 1759], by Charles Frederick Post -- Journal [of a tour of the Maumee]; Detroit, September 25, 1764, by Captain Thomas Morris, of his Majesty's XVII Regiment of Infantry. Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Early Western Travels, 1748-1846, Volume 1" by Croghan, Morris, Post, and Weiser is a historical account compiled in the early 20th century. This work features a collection of annotated journals that provide extensive insights into the early exploration and settlement of the American West during a pivotal period in history. The book focuses on the experiences of early travelers and their interactions with Native American tribes, highlighting social and economic conditions during the era of early American expansion. At the start of the volume, readers are introduced to the context behind these journals, particularly emphasizing Conrad Weiser’s journey to the Ohio region in 1748 on behalf of the Pennsylvania authorities. Weiser documented his encounters with various Indigenous tribes while delivering a gift as part of diplomatic efforts to secure alliances against French influence. His initial entries depict the challenges faced during the journey, including adverse weather and the health of companions, setting the stage for his subsequent interactions with the Native Americans and contributing to a broader understanding of the dynamics in the region during the French and Indian War. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Cleveland: The Arthur H. Clark Company, 1904 West (U.S.) -- Description and travel United States -- Description and travel Mississippi River Valley -- Description and travel Croghan, George, 1720?-1782 Morris, Thomas Post, Christian Frederick, 1710?-1785 Weiser, Conrad, 1696-1760 Early western travels, 1748-1846, volume 1 http://www.archive.org/details/earlywesterntrav01thwauoft https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73714 114439 114439