02494cam a22003133u 4500 58390 UtSlPG 20260610134338.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 F590.3 Dellenbaugh, Frederick Samuel, 1853-1935 Breaking the Wilderness Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-12-01 Produced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Breaking the Wilderness" by Frederick Samuel Dellenbaugh is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the exploration and conquest of the American West, from the early wanderings of European explorers such as Cabeza de Vaca to the first descent of the Colorado River by John Wesley Powell, and the completion of the Union Pacific Railway. The author emphasizes the role of trappers and traders in revealing the vast wilderness, while also addressing the ecological richness and cultural significance of the indigenous peoples and wildlife inhabiting this landscape. The opening of "Breaking the Wilderness" sets the stage for an exploration of the untamed American West, describing its natural diversity and the historical context of early European encounters. Dellenbaugh outlines the geographical features that shaped the wilderness, including vast mountain ranges and traversable rivers, and introduces notable figures of exploration. The text emphasizes the significance of the beaver and buffalo as crucial elements of this frontier, with beaver trading acting as a catalyst for exploration, and buffalo serving as a vital food source for early settlers and hunters. Through vivid descriptions, Dellenbaugh aims to engage readers in understanding the struggles and triumphs of those who ventured into this wild domain. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified West (U.S.) -- Description and travel West (U.S.) -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58390 99217 99217