Life In The West: Backwood Leaves And Prairie Flowers, Rough Sketches On The Borders Of The Picturesque, The Sublime, And Ridiculous (1842)
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ISBN10: 1164931687
ISBN13: 9781164931683
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 382
Weight: 1.12
Height: 0.79 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781164931683
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 382
Weight: 1.12
Height: 0.79 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Life In The West: Backwood Leaves And Prairie Flowers, Rough Sketches On The Borders Of The Picturesque, The Sublime, And Ridiculous is a book written by Morleigh in the year 1842. The book is a collection of sketches that provide a vivid and detailed description of life in the American West during the 19th century. Morleigh's sketches are a mix of humor, satire, and observation, which provide a unique insight into the culture, customs, and daily life of the people living in the West at the time.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of life in the West. The first section, Backwood Leaves, provides a detailed account of the natural beauty of the West, including its forests, rivers, and mountains. The second section, Prairie Flowers, focuses on the people who lived in the West, including the Native Americans and the settlers who were making their way westward.Morleigh's sketches are filled with humor and wit, and he often pokes fun at the people and customs of the West. However, he also shows a deep appreciation for the beauty and majesty of the natural world, and his descriptions of the landscape are often breathtaking.Overall, Life In The West: Backwood Leaves And Prairie Flowers, Rough Sketches On The Borders Of The Picturesque, The Sublime, And Ridiculous is a fascinating and entertaining book that provides a unique perspective on life in the American West during the 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the West.Extracts From The Note Book Of Morleigh In Search Of An Estate.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.
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