Opening A Highway To The Pacific, 1838-1846 (1921)
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20th Century United States HistoryFiction AnthologiesRegional: Pacific Northwest
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ISBN10: 1120799732
ISBN13: 9781120799739
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Dec 7 2009
Pages: 222
Weight: 1.09
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781120799739
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Dec 7 2009
Pages: 222
Weight: 1.09
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Opening A Highway To The Pacific, 1838-1846 is a historical book written by James Christy Bell and published in 1921. The book narrates the story of the American explorers and pioneers who ventured westward to open a highway to the Pacific Ocean during the period between 1838 and 1846. The book provides an in-depth account of the challenges and obstacles faced by the explorers during their journey, including the harsh terrain, hostile Native American tribes, and the extreme weather conditions. It also highlights the political and economic factors that motivated the American government to pursue the ambitious project of opening a highway to the Pacific.The book features a comprehensive analysis of the key figures involved in the project, including the explorers, politicians, and businessmen who played a crucial role in the success of the venture. It also provides a detailed description of the various routes taken by the explorers, including the famous Oregon Trail and the California Trail.Opening A Highway To The Pacific, 1838-1846 is a well-researched and informative book that offers a fascinating insight into one of the most significant events in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, exploration, and adventure.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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