Captain Ford's Journal Of An Expedition To The Rocky Mountains - Louis Pelzer - Bog

Captain Ford's Journal of an Expedition to the Rocky Mountains is a historical account of a journey into the wilderness of the American West. Written by Louis Pelzer, the book is based on the journal of Captain Jacob Ford, a military officer who led an expedition to explore the uncharted territories of the Rocky Mountains in the early 19th century. The book chronicles the challenges and adventures faced by Captain Ford and his team as they navigate through rugged terrain, encounter hostile Native American tribes, and brave harsh weather conditions. The journal provides a vivid description of the landscape, flora, and fauna of the region, as well as the customs and traditions of the indigenous peoples they encountered.Through Captain Ford's eyes, the reader gains insight into the motivations and aspirations of early American explorers, as well as the political and economic forces that drove westward expansion. The book also sheds light on the complex relationships between settlers and Native Americans during a time of rapid change and upheaval in American history.Overall, Captain Ford's Journal of an Expedition to the Rocky Mountains is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the American West, exploration, and adventure.This Document Is Contained In Vol. Xii, No. 4, March 1926 Issue Of The Mississippi Valley Historical Review. Contents Also Include: The Literary Motive In The Writing Of History, Homer C. Hockett; The American Fur Company's Fishing Enterprises On Lake Superior, Grace Lee Nute; And More.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.