Narrative Of A Journey Across The Rocky Mountains, To The Columbia River (1839) - John Kirk Townsend - Bog

""Narrative Of A Journey Across The Rocky Mountains, To The Columbia River"" is a travelogue written by John Kirk Townsend and published in 1839. The book documents Townsend's expedition across the Rocky Mountains in 1834, where he and his companions explored the region's flora and fauna, as well as its indigenous communities. The narrative provides a vivid account of the journey, detailing the challenges and obstacles faced by the group as they traversed the rugged terrain. Townsend's observations of the natural world are particularly noteworthy, as he provides detailed descriptions of the various species of plants and animals he encountered, including bears, wolves, and bison. Additionally, the book includes insights into the cultures and customs of the indigenous tribes the group encountered, providing a valuable historical perspective on the region. Overall, ""Narrative Of A Journey Across The Rocky Mountains, To The Columbia River"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the early exploration of the American West and the natural wonders that awaited those who ventured into the unknown.And A Visit To The Sandwich Islands, Chili, Etc. With A Scientific Appendix.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.