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100 1 _aFrémont, John Charles,
_d1813-1890
245 1 4 _aThe Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains, Oregon and California :
_bTo which is Added a Description of the Physical Geography of California, with Recent Notices of the Gold Region from the Latest and Most Authentic Sources
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-11-01
508 _aProduced by Larry Mittell and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"The Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains, Oregon and California" by Brevet Colonel J.C. Frémont is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work documents Frémont's extensive exploration of the American West, specifically focusing on the Rocky Mountains, Oregon, and California, and provides vital insights into the geography and indigenous cultures of the time. The opening of the book introduces Frémont as he sets off on his exploration with a team made up of diverse individuals, including skilled hunters and guides like the famous Kit Carson. As he details his departure from St. Louis in May 1842, readers are immersed in the preparations for the arduous journey ahead. Initial accounts describe the challenges they face, such as navigating bad weather and logistical complexities while traversing the plains. Frémont provides a vivid depiction of the landscapes, the camp scenes, and interactions with local tribes, setting the stage for a compelling narrative that promises adventure and discovery throughout the expedition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWest (U.S.) -- Description and travel
653 _aRocky Mountains
653 _aUnited States -- Discovery and exploration
653 _aCalifornia -- Gold discoveries
653 _aPacific States -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9294
999 _c51079
_d51079