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100 1 _aFowler, Jacob,
_d1765-1850
245 1 4 _aThe Journal of Jacob Fowler :
_bNarrating an Adventure from Arkansas Through the Indian Territory, Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, and New Mexico, to the Sources of Rio Grande del Norte, 1821-22
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-05-03
508 _aProduced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Journal of Jacob Fowler" by Jacob Fowler is a historical account documenting a remarkable journey through the American West during the early 19th century. The narrative covers Fowler's expedition from Fort Smith through various territories, including Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, and New Mexico, in 1821-22. The text provides a firsthand account of the challenges faced and observations made by the author and his companions as they navigate uncharted territories and encounter both natural obstacles and indigenous peoples. The opening of the journal introduces readers to the initial stages of this adventurous journey, beginning on September 6, 1821. Jacob Fowler describes crossing rivers, traversing rich lands, and encountering both wildlife and challenging terrain, often while battling harsh weather conditions. As the party progresses, they set up camps, forage for food, and contend with the perils of travel, such as losing pack animals and maintaining supplies. The narrative is characterized by Fowler's detailed descriptions and personal reflections, immersing readers in the hardships and triumphs of early American exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWest (U.S.) -- Description and travel
653 _aFrontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)
653 _aWest (U.S.) -- History -- To 1848
653 _aFur trade -- West (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century
653 _aFowler, Jacob, 1765-1850 -- Diaries
653 _aPioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Diaries
653 _aFur traders -- West (U.S.) -- Diaries
653 _aArkansas River -- Description and travel
700 1 _aCoues, Elliott,
_d1842-1899
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62018
999 _c102842
_d102842