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_aCuming, Fortescue, _d1762-1828 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aCuming's tour to the western country (1807-1809) |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2024 |
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| 490 | 1 | _aEarly western travels, 1748-1846, v. 4 | |
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2024-11-24 | ||
| 508 | _aCarla Foust, 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.) | ||
| 520 | _a"Cuming's Tour to the Western Country (1807-1809)" by Fortescue Cuming is a historical account that was compiled in the early 20th century but reflects on travels from the early 19th century. The narrative captures Cuming's extensive travels through the burgeoning regions of Ohio, Kentucky, the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, and parts of West Florida during the early days of American settlement. The text serves to provide insights into the social and economic conditions of the American West at the time and reflects Cuming's observations about the land and its inhabitants. At the start of the narrative, Cuming begins his journey on foot from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh, detailing his experiences and the landscape he encounters along the way. He describes various towns, rivers, and the people he meets, showcasing both the challenges and the beauty of the land. The opening chapters emphasize his interest in observing the natural environment, the emerging communities, and the unique customs of early settlers. As Cuming progresses in his journey, he paints a vivid picture of the contrasts between civilization and the wilderness, laying the groundwork for a deeper exploration of life in early 19th-century America. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cCleveland, OH: The Arthur H. Clark Company, 1904 |
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| 653 | _aPennsylvania -- Description and travel | ||
| 653 | _aOhio -- Description and travel | ||
| 653 | _aMississippi River Valley -- Description and travel | ||
| 653 | _aKentucky -- Description and travel | ||
| 653 | _aOhio River Valley -- Description and travel | ||
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_aThwaites, Reuben Gold, _d1853-1913 |
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| 830 | 0 | _aEarly western travels, 1748-1846, v. 4 | |
| 856 | 4 | _uhttps://archive.org/details/earlywesterntrav04thwa/page/n7/mode/2up | |
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