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 in 1839. The book chronicles his journey across the Rocky Mountains to the Columbia River in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Townsend was a naturalist and ornithologist, and the book contains detailed descriptions of the flora and fauna he encountered on his journey. He also provides insights into the Native American tribes he encountered, including the Nez Perce and Flathead tribes. The book is an important historical document that provides a glimpse into the early exploration of the American West. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Pacific Northwest, early American exploration, and natural history.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.