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100 1 _aParker, A. A.
_q(Amos Andrew),
_d1791-1893
245 1 0 _aTrip to the West and Texas :
_bcomprising a journey of eight thousand miles, through New-York, Michigan, Illinois, Missouri, Louisiana and Texas, in the autumn and winter of 1834-5.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-12-02
508 _aProduced by Graeme Mackreth and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Trip to the West and Texas" by A. A. Parker is a travelogue written in the mid-19th century. This narrative chronicles a journey through various states, including New York, Michigan, Illinois, Missouri, Louisiana, and Texas, undertaken in the autumn and winter of 1834-1835. The text encompasses anecdotes and observations about the lands Parker traverses, as he aims to provide insights into the American West and Southern territories, conveying the realities of life in these burgeoning areas. The opening of the book sets the stage for Parker's exploration, detailing his departure from Exeter, New-Hampshire, as he seeks firsthand knowledge of the "unknown and unsettled regions" of America. He travels overland to Albany and begins to experience the bustling modes of transport available at that time, including canal boats and stagecoaches. Through his observations, Parker provides a vivid picture of the landscapes and communities he encounters, noting both the signs of progress and the struggles inherent in venturing into new territories. His intent is not only to document his experiences but also to offer practical insights to would-be emigrants, emphasizing the rapid changes and opportunities in the West. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTexas -- History -- Revolution, 1835-1836
653 _aFrontier and pioneer life -- Mississippi River Valley
653 _aTexas -- Description and travel
653 _aFrontier and pioneer life -- Texas
653 _aMississippi River Valley -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53648
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