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available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"Flagg's The Far West, 1836-1837, Part 2; and De Smet's Letters and Sketches…" is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a collection of annotated reprints from significant contemporary travel volumes, focusing on the experiences and observations from the period of early American settlement in the Middle and Far West. The text primarily chronicles the journeys and interactions of early explorers and settlers, delving into the intricacies of Western life, the landscape, and the socio-economic conditions of the time.  The opening of the book introduces a traveler who, amidst the darkness of an Illinois night following a storm, reflects on nature's grandeur and melancholy. After a night of wandering, he encounters the sights and sounds of the land, as well as the rustic charm of settlers along his route. Through his journey, the narrative paints a vivid portrait of early frontier life, intertwining reflections on the beauty of the natural environment with observations about human connections and the simplicity of the settlers' existence. The setting, with its rich imagery of the landscape and the poignant experiences of the traveler, beckons readers to explore the historical depths of a time when the American West was still unfolding. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWest (U.S.) -- Description and travel  aIndians of North America -- Missions  aRocky Mountains  aIllinois -- Description and travel  aSiksika Indians  aMissouri -- Description and travel  aMississippi River Valley -- Description and travel  aSalish Indians1 aSmet, Pierre-Jean de,d1801-18731 aThwaites, Reuben Gold,d1853-1913 0aEarly western travels, 1748-1846, v. 2740uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42090  c82929d82929