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100 1 _aPeck, John Mason,
_d1789-1858
245 1 2 _aA New Guide for Emigrants to the West
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-12-03
508 _aProduced by David Garcia, Barbara Kosker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Kentuckiana Digital Library)
520 _a"A New Guide for Emigrants to the West" by John Mason Peck is a practical guide written in the early 19th century. This work serves as a manual for individuals considering emigration to western states, particularly Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Michigan, along with the territories of Wisconsin and Arkansas. The book is likely to appeal to readers interested in the historical context of westward migration in America and those seeking detailed information on the land, climate, and opportunities that await in these regions. The opening of the book introduces the vast and intriguing Valley of the Mississippi, emphasizing its rapid transformation due to the influx of settlers and the development of infrastructure. Peck outlines the significant physical features of the valley, its potential for agricultural abundance, and the growing population. He addresses the motivations for emigration, including the promise of plentiful resources and improved quality of life, while providing a historical overview of past explorations and settlements in the area. The author aims to equip prospective emigrants with essential information about the region, addressing both the excitement and the challenges of starting anew in the West. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMississippi River Valley
653 _aOhio River Valley
653 _aNorthwest, Old
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27394
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