02978cam a22004093u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000110010610000290011724500680014626400510021430000470026533600260031233700260033833800360036449000440040050000310044450802460047552013710072153400450209265300370213765300370217465300180221165300460222965300520227565300600232770000390238770000380242683000440246485600430250899900170255146906UtSlPG20260610134058.0mcr n260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF590.31 aPalmer, Joel,d1810-188110aPalmer's Journal of Travels Over the Rocky Mountains, 1845-1846 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2014  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier1 aEarly western travels, 1748-1846, v. 30  aRelease date is 2014-09-20  aE-text prepared by Matthias Grammel, Greg Bergquist, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (https://archive.org/details/americana)  a"Palmer's Journal of Travels Over the Rocky Mountains, 1845-1846" by Joel Palmer is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work documents the author's personal journey as he traverses the Oregon Trail, providing a meticulous description of the landscapes, indigenous peoples, social conditions, and the challenges faced by emigrants during the westward expansion of America. Palmer, who was a pioneer leader among the emigrants, presents a detailed narrative of his observations, practical recommendations for future travelers, and insights into the lifestyle and environment of the Oregon Territory.  The opening of this journal details Palmer's departure from Indiana with the intent of assessing the Oregon Territory for potential settlement. Beginning on April 16, 1845, he recounts various mishaps and encounters along the way, such as his disappointment at not finding companions to join him and the struggles faced, including trading for livestock and dealing with unexpected events like a wild horse. His observations cover the terrain, water sources, and agricultural potential, setting the stage for a journey that explores not only the physical landscape but also the emotional weight of leaving home, signifying an adventure that is as much about personal growth as it is about discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aOverland journeys to the Pacific  aOregon -- Description and travel  aLaw -- Oregon  aChinook jargon -- Dictionaries -- English  aNez Percé language -- Dictionaries -- English  aWillamette River Valley (Or.) -- Description and travel1 aSpalding, Henry Harmon,d1803-18741 aThwaites, Reuben Gold,d1853-1913 0aEarly western travels, 1748-1846, v. 3040uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46906  c87745d87745